I'm new to C/C++ and need help

FlameLover · 02-08-2005, 09:41 PM

I understand the basics OK, what I really need to know is, how do you draw graphics onto the screen, and how do you play sounds through the speakers? I have looked and looked, but I just don't get it...

Rotkiv · 02-09-2005, 09:01 PM

first what you should do is learn standard c++; syntax, standard functions and stuff, and then, you can go and look up openGL (open Graphics Library), openAL (open Audio Library), and DirectX (consists of direct3d, direct Input, and direct sound/audio whatever). those will alow you to do the stuff you want, but they'll be worthless without understanding standard c++ fairly well.

FlameLover · 02-09-2005, 09:09 PM

The only thing in C I don't fully understand is pointers (although I know you can pass them to functions to edit variables out-side there scope) I am learning to use DarkBasic currently, and from their I'll pick up the DarkBasic SDK, so I have to power of DarkBasic and the power of C/C++ all in one. Thanks though, because I still need to get the basics down I guess.

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Btw, what compiler do you use? Mine seems rubbish... I doesn't compile anything given in tutorials etc.

fp_unit · 02-09-2005, 09:42 PM

I use g++ (or gcc for C code) in linux, or Visual C++ 6.0 Introductory Edition on Windows to compile. I dont write much (any) C.

BTW I tried OpenGL before I really knew programming and it was a waste of time. Your better mastering C OR C++ first (dont try to master both at once) before moving on to API's. Just my $0.02

FlameLover · 02-09-2005, 09:47 PM

I'll try. Just It's hard trying to learn C, because making DOS programs is uninspiring for me. But I am learning the language, and hope to by the end of the year make something worth presenting. Thanks for your help.