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'''OpenGL User Interface Library''' ('''GLUI''') is a [[GLUT]]-based [[C++]] [[user interface]] library based on the [[OpenGL Utility Toolkit]] (GLUT) which provides controls such as buttons, checkboxes, radio buttons, and spinners to OpenGL applications. It is window- and operating system independent, relying on GLUT to handle all system-dependent issues, such as window and mouse management.

It lacks the features of a more full-fledged GUI toolkit such as [[Qt (toolkit)|Qt]], [[wxWidgets]], or [[FLTK]], but it has a very small footprint and is extremely easy to use. A research or demonstration program using only GLUT can be modified in just a short time, by someone new to the toolkit, to have a useful control panel.

It was first written by Paul Rademacher to help him with his academic work. It is now maintained by Nigel Stewart.

Weaknesses include the lack of a file chooser (perhaps the most frustrating omission) and mediocre responsiveness.

= See Also =

* [[GLU]]

* [[OpenGL Utility Toolkit|GLUT]]

== External links ==

* [http://glui.sourceforge.net/ Main Site (download)]

* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/glui/ GLUI SourceForge Project]

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Weaknesses include the lack of a file chooser (perhaps the most frustrating omission) and mediocre responsiveness