Display Website in Graphics Display

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lukehedman(Posted 2009) [#1]
I don't want open a page in the default browser. I need a page view in the actual game keeping all the bullets, explosions, and bodies company.

I'm really hoping I don't have to build my own browser to do this. :-D


xlsior(Posted 2009) [#2]
If you're using MaxGUI, you can use the HTMLView command to render a webpage.

If you have a full-screen non-GUI game, then you're going to be on your own. :-?


N(Posted 2009) [#3]
You might be able to render to a buffer and upload the resulting texture using something like WebKit, but that's about all I can think of offering.


lukehedman(Posted 2009) [#4]
I downloaded the BlitzMax demo to try MaxGUI out. It worked like a charm. Everything was smooth on pages with Java Script too. I don't know if MaxGUI uses IE as a backend, but it seems general browser stuff works. I've wanted to get the module for a while anyway. I guess it's time to start scraping up the cash.

Hmm... Could I use it to run Flash? :-D

Thanks for the advice.


Brucey(Posted 2009) [#5]
I don't know if MaxGUI uses IE as a backend

Yes, it does.


lukehedman(Posted 2009) [#6]
Thanks Brucey. I'm guessing with a Mac the work would be done by Safari. What about Linux?

On plugins: Does BlitzMax only use the basic browser features or does the whole gang come along for the ride?