VertexLab

Overview

VertexLab is a C++ application designed to demonstrate real-time rendering techniques using modern OpenGL. It showcases a simple graphics engine that manages rendering through the use of GLFW, GLEW, and the integration of ImGui for a user-friendly interface.

Features

• OpenGL Rendering: Utilize OpenGL for rendering 3D graphics with support for customizable shaders and camera manipulation.
• Real-time Performance Monitoring: Displays FPS and frame time for real-time performance tracking.
• ImGui Integration: Provides an interactive graphical user interface enabling user interaction with various rendering settings.
• Customizable Grid: Render a dynamic 3D grid to demonstrate basic rendering capabilities.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• CMake: Ensure CMake is installed for project configuration.
• GLFW: Necessary for creating windows and handling input.
• GLEW: Required to manage and load OpenGL extensions.
• OpenGL: Make sure an appropriate version of OpenGL is supported by your graphics drivers.
• GLM: Used for math operations, particularly for matrix transformations.

Building the Project

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/devk0n/VertexLab.git
   cd VertexLab

2. Configure and Build:

   mkdir build
   cd build
   cmake ..
   make

3. Run the Application:

   ./VertexLab

Project Structure

• main.cpp: Contains the primary application loop and initializes the graphics context.
• camera.h: Defines the camera for managing view transformations.
• utils.h: Utility functions for initialization and setup.
• drawing_utils.h: Contains functions to manage rendering logic.
• imgui_manager.h: Handles the setup and rendering of ImGui interfaces.

Usage

• Camera Controls: Navigate the 3D scene using keyboard inputs.
• FPS Display: Monitor the application's rendering performance through the FPS and frame time display.
• ImGui Widgets: Interact with additional settings and configurations through the ImGui interface.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure all dependencies are correctly installed and accessible.
• Verify your environment's compatibility with OpenGL.
• Check for error messages and consult logs for more details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues and pull requests to improve VertexLab.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by various real-time rendering tutorials and resources.
• Thanks to the developers of GLFW, GLEW, GLM, and ImGui for their incredible libraries.