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marshal · #1 09-15-2010, 10:14 AM

hello
OpenGL is an application program interface that is used to define 2D and 3D computer graphics. This cross-platform API is generally considered to set the standard in the computer industry when it comes to this type of interaction with 2D computer graphics and has also become the usual tool for use with 3D graphics as well. Short for Open Graphics Library, OpenGL eliminated the need for programmers to rewrite the graphics section of an operating system each time a business would upgrade to a new version of the system.
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peterjack15 · #2 08-01-2011, 05:07 AM

The basic function of OpenGL is to issue a specific collection of executables or commands to the operating system.The graphics card is where the 3D computation happens. The purpose of OpenGL is to communicate with the graphics card about your 3D scene.

amankumar · #3 10-21-2011, 09:19 AM

Thanks for sharing the new information.It is very useful information for me.

gurleen · #4 10-22-2011, 07:34 AM

Opengl is used for creating basic shapes and provides these shapes with animation

MarkFisher5 · #5 12-30-2011, 11:20 AM

How can I update openGL drivers without knowing my video card info?
I recently took a hardrive from one computer and put it in another to make up for damaged parts in my two computers. Everything worked fine but windows won't update because the hardware serials don't match and it requires me to validate. I didnt recieve any information with the computer cause I bought it used. I would be okay with that if I didn't need openGL for my graphics card. Windows won't update the card and I don't know what kind it is to manually download the drivers. Any suggestions?