[Bf-committers] GSOC OpenGL Interface Re-Development

[Scott Johnson]

Hello Again Everyone:

I believe that it was requested that ideas be run by this list before 
writing a proposal, so I wanted to make sure that I comply.  Since my 
original idea for a plugin API is currently being developed, I've been 
looking around for another concept, and I came across the interface 
refactoring idea on the wiki.  I think this fits a little better into my 
personal skills, since I am very proficient in OpenGL.  I was wondering 
if anyone had specific input they would like to mull over besides the 
general concepts for speedups by using vertex arrays/buffer objects.  
Last year, I brought up the idea of incorporating abilities from Gl 2.0 
- specifically in-application support for scripting via GLSL - and I was 
told that Blender wanted to stay at 1.5 standards.  As I would be 
working with the interface and making adjustments that would 
detect/enable functionality based on GL version/extensions available for 
the particular client, I was wondering if perhaps this might be included 
as an idea.  I think it might be a little much for a single project, but 
I could always propose a certain amount of work to complete before the 
end of the summer, and if time allowed, work on a few additional items.  
I would like to gauge the importance that the community feels regarding 
this particular enhancement.

Thanks!

~Scott

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