What do i need

[hax0rz]

I have a Dev C++ editor and i want to start making 3d programs. I am wondering what type of additional software is required to make 3d programs and where i can get tutorials on that software and on how to make 3d programs.

Thanks in adv.

[JVene]

Well, 3D programs doesn't really describe much to us; that could be anything from a 3D game to a 3D modelling & rendering application.

It may also help some to know what OS you're targeting.

For Linux and Windows, OpenGL is a good direction to move into.

For Windows alone, Direct3D is viable, but you'll probably need Visual Studio because even if Dev C++ could handle it, you'll be 'outside' the standard sources for documentation, libraries, etc.

However, you may be more suited to a beginner's level of study, I don't know.

If you're good at C++, it will be less of a high mountain climb.

If you're good at math, it will help.

Can you, for example, rotate a point in 3D space by angles given in yaw, pitch and roll, on paper?

Then, there's the subject of mapping textures, radiosity, scan line rendering, ray casting, ray tracing - and so on.....

[hax0rz]

I wish to make applets and maybe even a game like Tic-Tac-Toe with a graphical interfaces. So I need to download Direct3D?

[JVene]

Perhaps, although some think OpenGL is easier to use.

Start working with demonstration and tutorial materials in the documentation on either OpenGL or Direct3D and see how that suits you.

[messin18]

I wish to make applets and maybe even a game like Tic-Tac-Toe with a graphical interfaces. So I need to download Direct3D?

if it's something as simple as tic-tac-toe i see no reason to us a 3d renderer. I created a pretty cool Chess just useing a mfc dialog application.

[HinDRAncE]

if it's something as simple as tic-tac-toe i see no reason to us a 3d renderer. I created a pretty cool Chess just useing a mfc dialog application.

HEY! dont deprive us from the next generation of tic tac toes!