How to Render Windows Programs in Virtual Environment

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I would like to work with Windows in a non-Desktop virtual environment(for example 3D user interface in a virtual room) but I have almost no clue how to most efficiently implement this. I will be using OpenGL to render the user interface and virtual environment. I know that I could possibly implement this by mapping the current pixel locations of the corner of each program window to a scaled corresponding points in the user interface and then rerender all the textures in the corresponding area but this would be extremely tedious. Is there an easier and more efficient way to do this using some windows API or by taking advantage of how windows renders programs? Thanks.

Posted 2-Oct-14 14:06pm

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Updated 2-Oct-14 14:08pm

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BillWoodruff 2-Oct-14 22:58pm

Why don't you start by searching CodeProject for articles with the term "3d" ?

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KarstenK · Answer 1 · 2014-10-06T00:01:00

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you should use the Windows-API to get the screen coordinates and use them in your OpenGL code. The OpenGL should direct process the drawing to the display driver in the Windows.

Posted 6-Oct-14 0:01am

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Member 11029991 20-Oct-14 2:49am

Do you have a link to the part of the Windows API that I need or know of a resource that I can use to learn how to use this API?