What Free Libraries Can I Use to Draw Crystal Lattice Structures in 3D Using C?

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Kenichi, a novice C programmer from Japan, seeks advice on libraries for drawing 3D crystal lattice structures. He has experimented with OpenGL but struggles with creating bonds between spheres, finding the process time-consuming. He questions the necessity of Windows programming, believing it to be more complex and time-intensive than using OpenGL. Kenichi is looking for guidance on modeling movable chemical compounds in 3D space and is in urgent need of assistance. The discussion also mentions a resource link for programs that can create crystal structures.
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Hello, my name is Kenichi, from japan.
Inorder to draw Crystal Lattice 3D Structures, what libraries for free out there to be used with C programming language ? I am still a C novice.
I wonder, in chemical simulation research do you also program using C language plus some libraries to drawing, modeling etc.

I used to hear of opengl, and i tried it too, but i could only draw 2 3d spheres with no bond because i don't know how to draw a bond :blushing:, and it really took me a lot of time, perhaps even much much more if i wanted to complete the whole structure of a crystal compound.

Also, some people advise me to use windows programming, but i think this is like crazy because windows programming needs me to code much logner than opengl. is it correct ?

What should i do now, please advice me. I need urgently help from you on how to modelling a movable chemical compound in 3d space.

Thank you.

-Kenichi Taro
 
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