Input libraries | GameDev.net

Original Post

Jan 30, 2003 at 4:45 PM

Aside from DXInput, what other options are there for use in game programming. I''m using OpenGL for the graphics which is why I need a suitable alternative to DirectX for the input library. Thanks.

stodge

Jan 30, 2003 at 5:55 PM

SDL (www.libsdl.org) or Clanlib (www.clanlib.org).

Expendable

Jan 31, 2003 at 1:26 PM

Just because you''re using OpenGL doesn''t mean you can''t use DirectInput from DirectX. Granted your program will now require DirectX to be installed in order for it to run... Anyway, I do this with my own stuff.

stodge

Jan 31, 2003 at 1:42 PM

Good point Expendable; I forgot about that. However, the likes of SDL and ClanLib provide a simpler interface to input mechanisms for those inclined.

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