Steps to Install and Configure GLUT package using Code::Blocks

OpenGL programs using Code::Blocks can be run using two modes:

1. Creating an OpenGL Project in Code::Blocks. Click Here to know more.
2. Creating a stand alone OpenGL program, compiling and running it using Code::Blocks.

Steps to configure GLUT on Code::Blocks:

• Download glut.zip, unzip it and place it in respective directories.
• Copy the file glut.h and paste it in GL folder of Code Blocks (Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\CodeBlocks\MinGW\include\GL)
• Copy the file libglut32.a and paste it in lib folder of Code Blocks (Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\CodeBlocks\MinGW\lib)
• Copy the file glut32.dll and paste it in C:\Windows\SysWOW64 folder (in-case of 64-bit Windows OS) or C:\Windows\System32 folder (in-case of 32-bit Windows OS.

Creating a stand alone OpenGL program, compiling and running it using Code::Blocks:

• Start Code::Blocks from the start menu.
• Goto Settings menu and click on Compiler menu option.
• Compiler Settings window will be opened.
• Ensure that selected compiler is GNU GCC Compiler.
• Goto Linker Settings and add the linker libraries glu32, glut32 and opengl32 by click on "Add" button and adding them individually.
• This activity needs to be done ONLY ONCE.
• Now Code::Blocks is ready to compiler and execute OpenGL programs.