Can you make graphics without and API?

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Started by lordcorm August 16, 2006 07:08 PM

1 comment, last by SiCrane 17 years, 8 months ago

lordcorm

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August 16, 2006 07:08 PM

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Mushu

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August 16, 2006 07:10 PM

Ughh, you mean something like VGA mode and writing directly to the video buffer?

Its easier to just buckle down and learn how to use SDL...

SiCrane

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August 16, 2006 08:29 PM

You can also work in memory and output bitmaps. I've written more than a few programs that did that. However, in general, it's just easier to use an existing graphics interface.

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Can you make graphics without and API?

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