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OpenGL is an open and platform neutral graphics interface. All Windows versions contain it and it is activated by default.
OpenGL is an open and platform neutral graphics interface. All Windows versions contain it and it is activated by default.


In TARGET 3001! we use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL OpenGL] for 3D rendering and -experimentally- for the display of schematic and PCB layout as an alternative to  <span class="plainlinks">[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDI%2B GDI+]</span>. Activate OpenGL for schematic and PCB layout in menu Settings/Settings (INI file...). Look for caption: "Display":<br><br>
In TARGET 3001! we use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL OpenGL] for 3D rendering and -experimentally- for the display of schematic and PCB layout as an alternative to  <span class="plainlinks">[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDI%2B GDI+]</span>. Activate OpenGL for schematic and PCB layout in menu Settings/Settings (INI file...). Look for caption: "Display":<br><br>


[[Image:opengl_e.png|OpenGL in TARGET 3001!]]<br>Image: Switch on /off OpenGL graphics in TARGET 3001!<br><br>
[[Image:opengl_e.png|OpenGL in TARGET 3001!]]<br>Image: Switch on /off OpenGL graphics in TARGET 3001!<br><br>

Revision as of 17:16, 1 October 2015

OpenGL is an open and platform neutral graphics interface. All Windows versions contain it and it is activated by default.

In TARGET 3001! we use OpenGL for 3D rendering and -experimentally- for the display of schematic and PCB layout as an alternative to GDI+. Activate OpenGL for schematic and PCB layout in menu Settings/Settings (INI file...). Look for caption: "Display":

OpenGL in TARGET 3001!
Image: Switch on /off OpenGL graphics in TARGET 3001!

Some (few) graphics cards unfortunately cause the error:

   wglDeleteContext failed
   wglChoosePixelFormat failed

The 3D display then gets completely deactivated! When restarting TARGET 3001! a new attempt of reactivation is made.

Fix:
Please update the driver of your craphics card. In most cases this shortcoming in the drivers is fixed. In all other cases please contact us by eMail: target@ibfriedrich.com Please let us know about the error mesage, your operating system, grapghics card and driver version.