Do you have a URL for information on Delphi-X?
thanks
Stacey
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matthew Comb [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 1:41 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list delphi
> Subject: Re: [DUG]: DirectX / OpenGL....
>
> I use Delphi-x on a daily basis. Its a piece of cake to use and is the
> best
> set of components I have come across for either D3D or Opengl for use
> with
> Delphi.
>
> Beware though if you are planning on making models that you would like
> to
> load into Direct3d (x files). that it is difficult to get from other
> file
> formats to x file.
>
> You can go straight from Max to x file with the free conv3ds file
> thats ok.
> If you want to go from lightwave, Maya or any of the more 'graphical'
> development tools rather than gaming its a little more difficult. You
> may
> need a couple of intermediate steps..
>
> Cheers,
>
> Matt.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Nic Wise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Multiple recipients of list delphi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 9:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [DUG]: DirectX / OpenGL....
>
>
> > DirectX - 98, 95, Win2K ONLY. Will not work on NT4 (direct3d,
> atleast).
> > Supported by almost every card with a 3d processor, from the S3
> Virge up
> > to the TNT2/GeForce256/Voodoo 3/G400 etc.
> >
> > OpenGL - works on all of the above, drivers are usually only for
> higher
> > end cards (eg, Voodoo 2/3, TNT(2), Riva 128, G200/G400, etc), tho
> I'm
> > told that OpenGL has massivly more functionallity, and its well
> > documented. Try opengl.org for info and examples.
> >
> > Wilfred - you out there? I beleive this is your area, after your
> work at
> > Softtech???
> >
> > All up, you WILL have to be become a graphics person - 3d is NOT
> easy,
> > especially if your grasp of maths is not above-average. Also,
> getting it
> > fast is, um, fun.
> >
> > N
> >
> > "Donovan J. Edye" wrote:
> > >
> > > G'Day All,
> > >
> > > Once again this is an information finder / understanding request.
> These
> are
> > > the params:
> > >
> > > - I am not a grahics person
> > > - I am looking to do some 3D drawing etc with texture mapping,
> animations
> > > etc.
> > >
> > > Which is the best path OpenGL or DirectX?? I am basically looking
> for
> some
> > > components that will do most of the hard stuff for me. I see that
> there
> are
> > > some comps called DelphiX which appear to be highly regarded. I am
> > > questioning though whether DirectX is the correct way to go aside
> from
> it
> > > being a M$ centric technology only. Any FAQs (Explaining the
> difference
> > > between Dx & OGL), pointers, advice etc. would be appreciated....
> > >
> > >
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