DLLs for Linx and Mac?
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Yes I know that they are different file formats that require different methods to compile but I'm pretty sure there must be a way to make something like a DLL thats compatible cross platform. So my question is how?
On Linux and Mac the equivalent to DLLs from Windows are .so (Shared Object) files.
DLLs are just like executable files and inherently non cross platform. You still have to compile the code for each platform separately.
DLLs are just like executable files and inherently non cross platform. You still have to compile the code for each platform separately.
Actually, it's more typical for shared libraries to have a .dylib extension on the Mac. There's a subtle distinction between .dylibs and .sos, though.
Each platform also has its own convention about where it looks for shared libraries and how to change these search paths. You should research a little in to that, too.
MSDN and developer.apple.com will help you out for Windows and Mac OS X. For linux, it's usually something like the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable (among others).
Each platform also has its own convention about where it looks for shared libraries and how to change these search paths. You should research a little in to that, too.
MSDN and developer.apple.com will help you out for Windows and Mac OS X. For linux, it's usually something like the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable (among others).
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For linux, it's usually something like the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable (among others).
Same for Macs although they also look for the DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH as well. Generally speaking as long as you put your dylibs in standard place (/usr/lib or /usr/local/lib) then you will be okay.
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So how does 3DS Max deal with it's plug-ins?
3D Studio Max is not available for Linux or Macs. So it does not have to worry about it.
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Quote:Original post by CromulentQuote:Original post by EmptyVoid
So how does 3DS Max deal with it's plug-ins?
3D Studio Max is not available for Linux or Macs. So it does not have to worry about it.
That answered my question very well. Thanks lol
One thing though why on earth would you want a Mac or Linux in that case?...
Quote:Original post by EmptyVoidQuote:Original post by CromulentQuote:Original post by EmptyVoid
So how does 3DS Max deal with it's plug-ins?
3D Studio Max is not available for Linux or Macs. So it does not have to worry about it.
That answered my question very well. Thanks lol
One thing though why on earth would you want a Mac or Linux in that case?...
Because there are just as good if not better 3D packages available for the Mac? Maya, Houdini, Blender, Lightwave etc.
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Quote:Original post by CromulentQuote:Original post by EmptyVoidQuote:Original post by CromulentQuote:Original post by EmptyVoid
So how does 3DS Max deal with it's plug-ins?
3D Studio Max is not available for Linux or Macs. So it does not have to worry about it.
That answered my question very well. Thanks lol
One thing though why on earth would you want a Mac or Linux in that case?...
Because there are just as good if not better 3D packages available for the Mac? Maya, Houdini, Blender, Lightwave etc.
I've worked with all of them there not as good for video games.
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