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inlinevoid
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SFML/OGL graphic differences?
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November 07, 2010, 12:51:25 pm »
Alright so, quick question:
The functionality contained in Graphics.hpp is just a high-level interface to OpenGL, correct?
If so, what would be the advantages/disadvantages of using OpenGL instead of SFML's graphics?
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Groogy
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November 07, 2010, 01:09:47 pm »
I guess it's easier?
Like the name of SFML says, Simple
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November 07, 2010, 01:11:27 pm »
SFML is a layer on top of OpenGL. So it is simpler but has less features.
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inlinevoid
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November 07, 2010, 07:32:56 pm »
That's what I thought, thanks.
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