Linker errors with glut.h

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[Linker error] undefined reference to `__glutInitWithExit@12'

[Linker error] undefined reference to `__glutCreateWindowWithExit@8'

[Linker error] undefined reference to `__glutCreateMenuWithExit@8'

[Linker error] undefined reference to `glutSolidSphere@16'

the problem above came out if i include glut.h header.. why?

i cant use glutSolidSphere() without it..
im using DEV C++ btw..

Duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/677547/what-does-this-opengl-compilation-error-mean . Please post one question for a given problem. — Kent Fredric, Mar 24 '09 at 14:54
Also, please read this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/469150/im-new-to-stackoverflow-what-should-i-consider-before-asking-questions — Kent Fredric, Mar 24 '09 at 14:55
that actually was another question that i change this one just after i got the answer.. — noob88, Mar 24 '09 at 15:15

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 24 '09 at 14:52

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The glut.h header just declares the functions. You need to link with the library that implements them, which should be described in the glut documentation.

answered Mar 24 '09 at 14:52

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/677547/what-does-this-opengl-compilation-error-mean # Original Question. – Kent Fredric Mar 24 '09 at 14:56

Linker errors with glut.h

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