any DirectX, openGL, C, C++ programmers here?

Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2

This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.

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# 1 16-02-2005 , 12:05 AM

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any DirectX, openGL, C, C++ programmers here?

Yeah, I'm now getting into C++ programming with openGL. (might do DirectX later) I just wanted to know if any of you had any experience with the languages or API's. I'm having lots of trouble setting up openGL right now. -_- There is little documentation online about how exactly to do it and everyone on programming forums is so vague about everything.

Still though, it would be nice to have a C++ buddy to talk with sometimes about stuff if I could find one.

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# 2 16-02-2005 , 10:21 AM

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I am not an expert but I have fooled around with c/c++/ogl etc. Here's some links that might be helpful:

https://nehe.gamedev.net
https://www.opengl.org
https://www.rush3d.com/reference/opengl-bluebook-1.0

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# 3 18-02-2005 , 12:13 AM

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kbrown! haven't seen for in forever... good to hear from you. Thanks for the references.

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# 4 18-02-2005 , 12:42 AM

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# 5 18-02-2005 , 12:03 PM

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i've done c++ and openGL with GLUT and iwthout.

What do you need to know? I did it a year and a half a go but I maybe a little rusty but i should be able to help.

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# 6 18-02-2005 , 04:27 PM

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I have been trying to figure out how to make a map out of tiles and move it around with the arrow keys.

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# 7 18-02-2005 , 05:16 PM

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shouldnt' be too bad. You should be able to make tiles with 4 GLvertices and then mapping them will be easy you can just specify the UVS no probs. Do you want to move the tiles or move the camera around the tiles?

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