SDL Wii
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| SDL Wii | |
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| Author(s) | Numerous |
| Type | Development framework |
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Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) is a cross-platform multimedia library designed to provide low level access to audio, keyboard, mouse, joystick, 3D hardware via OpenGL, and 2D video framebuffer. It is used by MPEG playback software, emulators, and many popular games. SDL is written in C, but works with C++ natively.
SDL support on Wii is currently incomplete. Although SDL is useable, you will likely experience problems until this is rectified. Please contribute any improvements you make to the SDL Wii SVN.
Usage
- Copy all of the header files $DEVKITPRO/libogc/include/SDL/
- Copy all of the *.a files to $DEVKITPRO/libogc/lib/wii/
Remember to link the libraries in the right order:
LIBS := -lSDL_ttf -lSDL_gfx -lSDL_mixer -lSDL_image -ljpeg -lpng -lz -lSDL -lfreetype
-lfat -lwiiuse -lbte -logc -lm
Use your friend google to learn how to use SDL.
Uses of SDL
SDL has graphics, sound, and input all in one. SDL is a very popular library used in many open source programs. It is most commonly used in games, but it is also used in emulators and media players. SDL is very easy to use and it is very easy to port apps that use it.
Bugs
- SDL_gfx eats up memory and can cause code dumps. If you get code dumps then try removing SDL_gfx.
- There are no other known bugs besides the ones from the original SDL.
Source
Many authors have contributed to the SDL Wii port over the years. The original source is from libSDL. A GameCube version was found in the devkitPro CVS repository. Mindcry made the port compatible with the Wii and added on sound, SDL_mixer and SDL_image. Devildante recompiled a version of SDL_image with libjpeg support, and added SDL_gfx and SDL_ttf with FreeType. Numerous changes were also made by Yohannes (threading, audio, etc), and David Hudson updated to the latest SDL SVN. Tantric has also rewritten portions, including the file access, audio, and video systems.