Anybody know C++? - 3

Kavan · 10-05-2011

Posted by MercedesBenzy

What does that program do? Make Games?

Code::Blocks is an IDE. (Integrated Development Environment)

Haha, I tried to make a project using DirectX, and so far I only managed to make a window with a coloured background. When I try anything else, I just get errors spat at me, so I'm going to leave it at that for a bit.

Twinny · 10-05-2011

Posted by Kavan

Code::Blocks is an IDE. (Integrated Development Environment)

Haha, I tried to make a project using DirectX, and so far I only managed to make a window with a coloured background. When I try anything else, I just get errors spat at me, so I'm going to leave it at that for a bit.

DirectX is a pain to get started...the sheer number of variables needed is immense.

Try OpenGL first, get a simple square/cube spinning. It's a lot easier.

Mystic · 10-05-2011

I only know A's son.

MattKan · 10-09-2011

So like how do you make GUIs and stuff with C++? I have this big guide but it just tells math, logic, etc. and only shows functions in command prompt. I want to make programs that aren't just limited to Command Prompt! Any guides on this?

Kavan · 10-09-2011

Posted by MattKan

So like how do you make GUIs and stuff with C++? I have this big guide but it just tells math, logic, etc. and only shows functions in command prompt. I want to make programs that aren't just limited to Command Prompt! Any guides on this?

You should try Win32 programming.
Google it. There's an extensive list of guides.

MattKan · 10-09-2011

Posted by Kavan

You should try Win32 programming.
Google it. There's an extensive list of guides.

Any superior guides you'd recommend?

Skill · 10-09-2011

openGL sucks.

Kavan · 10-09-2011

Posted by Skill

openGL sucks.

I am having problems with OpenGL, so I half-agree with you there.

Posted by MattKan

Any superior guides you'd recommend?

I can't really remember the guides that I used. :[

Twinny · 10-09-2011

Bah to you! If John Carmack can win with OpenGL, you're doing it wrong.

For GUIs, try something like wxWidgets or GTK to give you a head start

MattKan · 10-09-2011

Posted by Twinny

Bah to you! If John Carmack can win with OpenGL, you're doing it wrong.

For GUIs, try something like wxWidgets or GTK to give you a head start

I don't really understand these programs :/

Sorry I'm a complete noob at all of this.

Yephenpeace · 10-09-2011

I've wanted to learn a scripting language for a long time, but i would want to learn one that is compatible for many programs and uses. If i wanted to make 2D games, playable on flash, can i only use flash programming? Or can you convert it somehow? Lol, i'm lost on what i want to attempt learning, would you guys reccomend C++?

Maikeru · 10-09-2011

Posted by Yephenpeace

I've wanted to learn a scripting language for a long time, but i would want to learn one that is compatible for many programs and uses. If i wanted to make 2D games, playable on flash, can i only use flash programming? Or can you convert it somehow? Lol, i'm lost on what i want to attempt learning, would you guys reccomend C++?

C++ is for console applications
For flash, you use actionscript

Skill · 10-09-2011

Posted by MattKan

I don't really understand these programs :/

Sorry I'm a complete noob at all of this.

At your age I recommend learning something easier. If you're looking to make a game, use some already made game engines like UDK or unity. If you're looking to make a program/interface, use visual basic or something.

Kavan · 10-09-2011

Posted by Skill

At your age I recommend learning something easier. If you're looking to make a game, use some already made game engines like UDK or unity. If you're looking to make a program/interface, use visual basic or something.

How old do you think he is?
He's around the same age as me if I remember correctly, and I can use C++ pretty decently.

MattKan · 10-09-2011

Posted by Skill

At your age I recommend learning something easier. If you're looking to make a game, use some already made game engines like UDK or unity. If you're looking to make a program/interface, use visual basic or something.

1) Pretty sure you and I are like the same exact age.

2) I'm not interested in trying to be cool by making a giant mmo like you are. I know my limits.

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Yephenpeace Love to all Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,406	I've wanted to learn a scripting language for a long time, but i would want to learn one that is compatible for many programs and uses. If i wanted to make 2D games, playable on flash, can i only use flash programming? Or can you convert it somehow? Lol, i'm lost on what i want to attempt learning, would you guys reccomend C++?