Method

GdkWindowcreate_gl_context

since: 3.16

Declaration [src]

GdkGLContext*
gdk_window_create_gl_context (
  GdkWindow* window
  GError** error
)

Description [src]

Creates a new GdkGLContext matching the framebuffer format to the visual of the GdkWindow. The context is disconnected from any particular window or surface.

If the creation of the GdkGLContext failed, error will be set.

Before using the returned GdkGLContext, you will need to call gdk_gl_context_make_current() or gdk_gl_context_realize().

Available since: 3.16

Return value

Type: GdkGLContext

The newly created GdkGLContext, or NULL on error.

The caller of the method takes ownership of the returned data, and is responsible for freeing it.