2 replies to this topic

[coderwalker]

I started out with OpenGL, was learning it and got far enough using GLUT. Later I learned that SDL + OpenGL is a better option because it can handle image loading and drawing text for you. I have now been working with SDL for a couple of weeks and want to add OpenGL back. Now when I use OpenGL + SDL it won't allow me to draw surfaces to the screen which I really need, for example to draw text which is one of the reasons I switched in the first place.

How do I draw a surface to the screen with SDL in C++ after initializing OpenGL in SDL?

Thanks.

[Flying Dutchman]

Have you tried here? Maybe some useful info you'll find.

[coderwalker]

Yea I have. The problem is when you create the OpenGL window it doesn't return a surface to blit to, like when creating a standard window.