Using freeglut without an IDE

Question

I tried to use freeglut with codeblocks and also Microsoft visual studio 2010. I tried the official codeblocks instruction page but still I couldn't successfully use it. So I tried directly including the freeglut file like this(by copying it in the folder of my c++ files):

#include "freeglut.h"

And then I tried to compile with gcc compiler through the terminal. It threw a ton of different errors. How can I use freeglut without an IDE? If I can't do you have any suggetions/links as to how I can install and use?

Note Using windows 7 32 bit

install linux distro (I recommend Arch Linux), install freeglut, compile. — user1095108, Apr 24 '14 at 07:26
Also the command you issued to the terminal might be helpful. — 101010, Apr 24 '14 at 07:29
the first error said undefined reference to '_imp____glutInitWithExit@12' — , Apr 24 '14 at 07:31
I saved all the freeglut related files in a particular folder and then I directed to the folder and typed g++ -o try1 tester.cpp — , Apr 24 '14 at 07:33

Abhishek Bansal · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-24T07:52:29.570

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you are not telling gcc that your program has to link with freeglut.lib. Compile your program with flag -lglut

You need to use this information for setting up freeglut on cygwin

edited Apr 24 '14 at 07:52

answered Apr 24 '14 at 07:34

Abhishek Bansal

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as in g++ -lglut try1 tester.cpp ? and what folders or files do I need to have copied to the folder of my C++ file – Apr 24 '14 at 07:36
yes! you no need to copy anything as long as libraries are their in system path. – Abhishek Bansal Apr 24 '14 at 07:41
Sorry that i missed that you are on windows. you using gcc through cygwin ? – Abhishek Bansal Apr 24 '14 at 07:43
Update my answer with required details :) – Abhishek Bansal Apr 24 '14 at 07:52

Using freeglut without an IDE

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