GtkGLArea is a GTK+ GUI toolkit OpenGL widget, which enables rendering of OpenGL content within a GTK+ application.
If you're looking for a powerful OpenGL widget to add to your GTK+ GUI toolkit, then GtkGLArea might be the perfect solution for you. Built on top of gdkgl, which acts as a wrapper around GLX functions, GtkGLArea boasts impressive capabilities to render on almost any widget with OpenGL-capable visuals.
Derived from the GtkDrawingArea widget, GtkGLArea only adds a few additional functions, yet it still allows for rendering Off-Screen Pixmaps with ease. It's an incredibly versatile solution that professionals will surely appreciate.
If you're already using GTK+ and need a C++ wrapper, look into the related project, GtkGLArea. Written by Karl Nelson, this C++ wrapper is a great addition to gtkglarea which uses the same architecture. Installation is straightforward, requiring both GTK+ and either OpenGL or Mesa. Once installed, configuring is easy with the provided options, and after building, you can quickly test programs in the examples directory.
When you're ready, executing "make install" will install everything, with include files going to PREFIX/include/gtkgl/ and library files being saved in PREFIX/lib/. Overall, GtkGLArea is well worth considering if you're struggling to implement OpenGL widgets in your GUI toolkit. With its robust capabilities and C++ wrapper, it's an excellent tool to have at your disposal.
Derived from the GtkDrawingArea widget, GtkGLArea only adds a few additional functions, yet it still allows for rendering Off-Screen Pixmaps with ease. It's an incredibly versatile solution that professionals will surely appreciate.
If you're already using GTK+ and need a C++ wrapper, look into the related project, GtkGLArea. Written by Karl Nelson, this C++ wrapper is a great addition to gtkglarea which uses the same architecture. Installation is straightforward, requiring both GTK+ and either OpenGL or Mesa. Once installed, configuring is easy with the provided options, and after building, you can quickly test programs in the examples directory.
When you're ready, executing "make install" will install everything, with include files going to PREFIX/include/gtkgl/ and library files being saved in PREFIX/lib/. Overall, GtkGLArea is well worth considering if you're struggling to implement OpenGL widgets in your GUI toolkit. With its robust capabilities and C++ wrapper, it's an excellent tool to have at your disposal.
What's New
Version 2.0.1: N/A