GL types qestion

[Homestead]

There is GLfloat, GLint etc.
But what s the difference between GLfloat and float ? GLint and int, my book doesnt say anything about the diference, I think they both the same, just one in open GL and the other is normal type used in C/C++. Is that correct ?

Thanks,

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homestead

[Marc G]

I think they are meant for cross-platform development. A GLint will probably be the same size on every platform, while an int is not garantueed to be of a certain size.

[Homestead]

Originally posted by Marc G
I think they are meant for cross-platform development. A GLint will probably be the same size on every platform, while an int is not garantueed to be of a certain size.
Thanks, I understand it now..:)

Regards,
homestead