dwTerm

If you're a programmer looking for a minimal GUI to focus on what your programs do, dwTerm is worth checking out. This software terminal allows you to build only the core of your project as a DLL, which can then be loaded and run by dwTerm. The windows of dwTerm maintain outputs while input command strings are decomposed to call handlers in the DLL.

One of the key features of dwTerm is that it provides DLL programmers with functions for 2D and 3D graphics, including OpenGL and anaglyph. Additionally, users can take advantage of scripting, which allows them to run many commands in a file right after loading the DLL. This is particularly useful if your program is designed to receive users' commands, and you simply need to display text or graphs without the need for complex window design.

Not only does this approach allow dwTerm to take other parts of the program, but it also saves memory when running multiple instances of the program. dwTerm also provides functions to ease Win32 GDI or OpenGL programming, making it a good toolkit for beginners in graphics. What's more, the display window is capable of anaglyph, and related functions are included.

For those starting out, example DLLs with source code are included in the package, making programming simple to begin. It's worth mentioning that dwTerm is a shareware, meaning unless you acquire a full license key, you may experience a limit on the number of script commands and anaglyph size, and you may see a small advertising area in the main window.