Member Avatar for MattyRobot

i have spent some time trying to install glut in code blocks and so far I haven't succeeded. i have downloaded the glut-3.7.6-bin from here . I have looked at tutorials on where to put the files in the download (like here) but it doesn't work. :icon_question::icon_question::icon_question:

  • 5 Contributors
  • 7 Replies
  • 289 Views
  • 3 Years Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by Mallot
Member Avatar for mrnutty

What would google do? It would oggle
 the google baby.

Edited by mrnutty because: n/a
Member Avatar for MattyRobot

yes I followed that tutorial, but it doesn't work. when I try to compile anything I get errors like [glut function name] wasn't declared in this scope and unused variable [glut function name]. In that tutorial it talks about putting a .a file somewhere, but there wasnt a .a file in the download?

Member Avatar for Nick Evan

Did you download the bin or the src? The src needs building before you can use it.

Member Avatar for MattyRobot

oh. no i didnt. i just downloaded the glut-3.7.6-bin. so i download the source then...

Member Avatar for Sky Diploma

Yes, the source files contain the c++ source where as the BIN files contain the actual executable or some times the "Disk Images". So no-wonder you get those errors as they arent even declared anywhere.

Member Avatar for MattyRobot

I have downloaded the source but I don't know what to do now, if I make a new glut project and select the source folder and it says its invalid, what do I do now?

Member Avatar for Mallot

try getting SDL and installing openGL to that.

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.