::Hiding shader code::

[vindos]

Hello

I need to create a dll that uses a shader( CgFX and Opengl ). I dont want the user of my dll to view my shader code. Please suggest the best way of implementing such a requirement.
I could see just two API calls for compiling a shader but both doesnt seem to serve my purpose.

Thanks n Advacne

 

[BRiT]

By use of man-in-the-middle layers, users will always be able to see what you're submitting to the shader compiler. Therefore encoding and encrypting your shader code will only stop the inexperienced users.

 

[Albuquerque]

The above applies for both DX and OGL also. Further, code obfuscation at a shader level would be quite detrimental to performance, so I'm not sure you'd get very far with anything at all...

 

[Davros]

dont wory vindos we wont laugh at your shaders

 

[Albuquerque]

dont wory vindos we wont laugh at your shaders

Pffft! Speak for yourself!

 

[Sc4freak]

Couldn't you precomile the shader?

I know you can do this is Direct3D, but I don't know about OpenGL.