Graphics and Technical Computing Software

HP’s Graphics and Technical Computing bundle includes OpenGL, Starbase, and HP-PHIGS 3D APIs. HP’s workstation graphics software support includes the run-time and programming environment packages for the 3D graphics APIs named above, plus additional software for technical computing environments. However, some functionality (notably accelerated 3D graphics) requires special hardware.




	NOTE: As of the September 2002 11i release, HP 3D Graphics are no longer supported on PA-RISC systems older than 2.0. The 3D graphics code is now optimized for PA 2.0 (64-bit capable) processors and will not execute on older PA-RISC microprocessors. If you have an older PA-RISC workstation and need local 3D graphics support, HP recommends that you not update to the September 2002 release (or later) of the Technical Computing (TCOE) or Minimal Computing (MCOE) Operating Environments. The previous releases of HP-UX 11i contain 3D graphics code that will execute on any PA-RISC microprocessor. You can determine the PA version with the System Administration Manager (SAM) by selecting Performance Monitors and then System Properties. The PA version appears on the line labeled CPU Version.

Summary of Change

The Graphics and Technical Computing bundle, as of the December 2006 release, supports OpenGL 1.3 and GLX 1.3 on the ATI FireGL X1, T2, and X3 graphics cards.

Impact

You can now use OpenGL 1.3 and GLX 1.3 features on the ATI FireGL X1, T2, and X3 graphics cards.

Compatibility

OpenGL 1.3 and GLX 1.3 are compatible with previous OpenGL and GLX releases on HP-UX.

Performance

OpenGL 1.3 and GLX 1.3 performance is comparable to previous OpenGL and GLX releases on HP-UX.

Documentation

For further information, see the following documents, available at http://www.hp.com/support/Graphics_Admin_Guide_PA:

Graphics Administration Guide
OpenGL Implementation Guide

Obsolescence

Not applicable.