GC_project

Platform

• Architecture: X86

Installation Instructions

1. Install the following five environment files:

   • glut.dll
   • glut.h
   • glut.lib
   • glut32.dll
   • glut32.lib

2. Ensure these files are placed in the appropriate system directories:

   • .dll files should be placed in C:\Windows\System32\ (for 32-bit applications) or C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ (for 64-bit applications).
   • .lib files should be placed in the lib directory of the development tools.
   • .h files should be placed in the include directory of the development tools.

3. Verify that the Library Path and Include Path in the development environment are correctly set so the compiler can locate the corresponding libraries and header files.

Introduction to OpenGL

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a hardware-independent graphics API that provides over 700 functions for rendering 2D and 3D graphics.

Core OpenGL Libraries

• GL: OpenGL Core Library
• GLU: OpenGL Utility Library, which provides basic geometric object creation
• GLUT: OpenGL Utility Toolkit, which handles window management and interaction functionality

OpenGL Development Environment Setup

1. Download and extract the OpenGL library.
2. Create a Visual Studio Win32 Console Application project.
3. Place all relevant files into the project directory.
4. Set the platform to x86.