A Technology to Synthesize Software Complexes with Hybrid Visualization Vulkan-OpenGL
https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2023-35(4)-6
Abstract
In this paper, the task of embedding computer visualization, performed using the Vulkan API, into OpenGL-based software complexes, is considered. A low-level hybrid approach to implement the collaboration of two APIs within the same application is described, as well as, the organization and synchronization of access to shared resources. The technology is proposed, which "encapsulates" the hybrid approach in a separate library module (VK-capsule) with a high-level interface that is dynamically linked to the executable module of OpenGL-complex (GL-visualizer). The paper describes methods for construction of the interface and connection of the VK-capsule, providing minimal intrusion into GL-visualizer. Based on the proposed methods and technology, a prototype of modular software complex implementing hybrid Vulkan-OpenGL visualization was developed. The approbation of the created complex was carried out, which confirmed the adequacy of the proposed solutions to the task assigned and the possibility of using them to expand the capabilities of visualization systems built on the OpenGL.
Supporting agencies: The publication is made within the state task of Federal State Institution “Scientific Research Institute for System Analysis of the Russian Academy of Sciences” on “Carrying out basic scientific researches (47 GP)” on topic No. FNEF-2022-0012 “Virtual environment systems: technologies, methods and algorithms of mathematical modeling and visualization”.
About the Authors
Petr Yurievich TIMOKHIN
Scientific Research Institute for System Analysis of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SRISA)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Senior Researcher of SRISA RAS. Research interests: computer graphics, visualization.
Mikhail Vasilievich MIKHAYLYUK
Scientific Research Institute for System Analysis of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SRISA)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, Chief Researcher of SRISA RAS. Research interests: computer graphics, visualization, virtual environment systems.
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TIMOKHIN P.Yu., MIKHAYLYUK M.V. A Technology to Synthesize Software Complexes with Hybrid Visualization Vulkan-OpenGL. Proceedings of the Institute for System Programming of the RAS (Proceedings of ISP RAS). 2023;35(4):121-128. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2023-35(4)-6
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