Vertex arrays and VBOs

OpenGL Development
#1

There’s a lot of talk about vertex arrays and VBOs. I’m just curious about how each is implemented. I really don’t like asking such broad questions and I’m sure you guys are tired of it too, but anything you have to say about either method would be great.

Thanks

#2

Theres a bit in the wiki for vertex arrays.
http://wiki.java.net/bin/view/Games/VertexArrays

Dunno about VBOs, but they’re an extension of regular vertex arrays, so you might want to start without them.

#3

nehe lesson 45 is about vertex arrays and VBOs.

Note that LWJGL has some special gl functions that is used with VBOs. Where as in c you use the vertex array functions. I got a bit confused by this the first time.

#4

Check out my demos, they all use VBOs

#5

Thanks guys, this will definitely get me going in the right direction. By the way I’ve seen a few of your demos and they are amazing.