moderngl 5.0.7

ModernGL: High performance rendering for Python 3

ModernGL
========

.. code-block:: sh

pip install ModernGL


* `Documentation <https://moderngl.readthedocs.io/>`_
* `Examples <https://github.com/cprogrammer1994/ModernGL/tree/master/examples/#readme>`_
* `ModernGL on Github <https://github.com/cprogrammer1994/ModernGL/>`_
* `ModernGL on PyPI <https://pypi.python.org/pypi/ModernGL/>`_

Features
--------


* GPU accelerated high quality graphics
* Rendering modern OpenGL scenes with less headache
* Simpler and faster than PyOpenGL
* Can render without a window
* 100% Pythonic

Sample usage
------------

.. code-block:: py

>>> import moderngl
>>> ctx = moderngl.create_standalone_context()
>>> buf = ctx.buffer(b'Hello World!') # allocated on the GPU
>>> buf.read()
b'Hello World!'

For complete examples please visit the
`Examples <https://github.com/cprogrammer1994/ModernGL/tree/master/examples/#readme>`_.

Easy to use with Pillow and Numpy
---------------------------------

.. code-block:: py

>>> img = Image.open('texture.jpg')
>>> ctx.texture(img.size, 3, img.tobytes())
<Texture: 1>

.. code-block:: py

>>> ctx.buffer(np.array([0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 1.0], dtype='f4'))
<Buffer: 1>

Compared to PyOpenGL
--------------------

With the original OpenGL API you have to write a couple of lines to achieve a **simple task** like compiling a shader
or running a computation on the GPU. With ModernGL you will need just a **few lines** to achieve the same result.

Using PyOpenGL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

.. code-block:: py

vbo1 = glGenBuffers(1)
GL.glBindBuffer(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, vbo1)
GL.glBufferData(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, b'Hello World!', GL_STATIC_DRAW)

vbo2 = glGenBuffers(1)
GL.glBindBuffer(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, vbo2)
GL.glBufferData(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, b'\x00' * 1024, GL_DYNAMIC_DRAW)

Using ModernGL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

.. code-block:: py

vbo1 = ctx.buffer(b'Hello World!')
vbo2 = ctx.buffer(reserve=1024, dynamic=True)

Build
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:alt: build


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:alt: build


.. code-block:: sh

python setup.py build_ext --inplace

FAQ
---

Is ModernGL faster than PyOpenGL?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

In some cases **yes**\ , the core functions of ModernGL are written in C++, OpenGL functions are called in quick
succession so these calls together count as a single python function call.

What version of OpenGL is used?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Most of the calls only require **OpenGL 3.3** but Subroutines and Compute Shaders require **OpenGL 4.0** and
**OpenGL 4.3**

Is my old PC supported?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

OpenGL 3.3 came out in February 2010. With **up to date drivers** you will be able to use the most of the ModernGL
functions, even on integrated graphics cards. *(No, Compute Shaders won't work)*

Where can I use ModernGL?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Anywhere where OpenGL is supported.** ModernGL is capable of rendering using a
`standalone_context <https://github.com/cprogrammer1994/ModernGL/tree/master/examples/standalone>`_ as well.
Rendering to a window only requires a valid OpenGL context.

Can ModernGL create a Window?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**NO**\ , Window creation is up to you. You can choose from a large variety of modules that can create a window:
`PyQt5 <https://pypi.python.org/pypi/PyQt5/>`_\ , `pyglet <https://bitbucket.org/pyglet/pyglet/wiki/Home>`_\ ,
`pygame <https://www.pygame.org/news>`_\ , `GLUT <https://wiki.python.org/moin/PyOpenGL>`_ and many others.

Limitations using ModernGL over PyOpenGL?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

All the neccessary calls are (or can be) implemented in ModernGL. However you can interract with the ModernGL objects
from PyOpenGL. If something is missing write an `issue <https://github.com/cprogrammer1994/ModernGL/issues>`_ or raise
a `PR <https://github.com/cprogrammer1994/ModernGL/pulls>`_.

Supported platforms
-------------------

* [x] Windows
* [x] Linux
* [x] Mac