Question 2: Extendible OpenGL GUI library

[Jacob Carlborg]

janderson wrote:
> Thanks for all your answers on my previous network library question.
> 
> The second thing I'm looking for is an extensible, portable GUI library. 
>  Eventually I want and need the ability to improve and add my own types.
> 
> The most important control I need is a multi-line textbox which I can 
> add functionality to as I need it.
> 
> I was thinking that openGL would be cool (although not necessary) as I'd 
> be able to do some neat iphone like stuff (and 3D GUI's) one day in the 
> future.  So it would be nice if these gui's were made out of 3D polygons 
> or renderable on a texture.
> 
> So far luigi looks like my best option: 
> http://www.dsource.org/projects/luigi
> 
> I want to avoid writing my own GUI library because I know I do I'll 
> never get this project done.  I'd rather not port something, although I 
> will do if its worth it.
> 
> What do you use?
> What libraries do you suggest and why?
> 
> -Joel
> 
> PS - Does anyone know if its possible to render controls like scintilla 
> on to a openGL texture?

I suggest DWT http://www.dsource.org/projects/dwt , a D port of SWT 
(http://www.eclipse.org/swt/). It uses the operative systems functions 
to draw it's widgets. It's ported to windows and linux, if you use it 
don't forget the JFace port 
http://www.dsource.org/projects/dwt/wiki/JFace . You can draw opengl 
things inside a DWT shell (window) if it helps.