Technical FAQs

Follow these four main steps:

1. Verify the file downloaded has the correct size.
2. Install OpenGL software.
3. Verify that ogl_install_check runs properly.
4. Read the Sun OpenGL FAQ for further questions.

Verify the file downloaded has the correct size

The filesize of the OpenGL file you downloaded must match the size of the corresponding file listed below:

File sizes for OpenGL 1.2.3:

• 32-bit and 64-bit runtime (ogl123_rt32_64.shar) - 54822356 bytes
• 32-bit UltraSPARC runtime (ogl123_rt32.shar) - 24171288 bytes
• 32-bit non-Ultra runtime (ogl123_rt_non_ultra.shar) - 9578607 bytes
• Documentation and man pages (ogl123_doc.shar) - 3149387 bytes

File sizes for OpenGL 1.2.2:

• 32-bit and 64-bit runtime (ogl122_rt32_64.shar) - 52928542 bytes
• 32-bit UltraSPARC runtime (ogl122_rt32.shar) - 23310780 bytes
• 32-bit non-Ultra runtime (ogl122_rt_non_ultra.shar) - 9304389 bytes
• Documentation and man pages (ogl122_doc.shar) - 2418170 bytes

If it does not match, try download the file again.

Install OpenGL software

To install the OpenGL sofware, enter the command:

% sh name_of_opengl_file_downloaded

then, restart the window system to activate the OpenGL software.

Verify that ogl_install_check runs properly.

At your shell window, enter:

% /usr/openwin/demo/GL/ogl_install_check

You should see a rotating torus wheel displayed in the graphics window. If it returns error message:

GLX not available

or

glXChooseVisual: Can't find visual

it's probably because the window system has not been restarted after installing the OpenGL software. Restart the window system and try ogl_install_check again.

Read the Sun OpenGL FAQ for further questions

Our General FAQ is available for viewing.