[SDL] Newb ?

[Rafik Rezzik]

On March 25, 2003 12:41 am, Clemens Kirchgatterer wrote:
> Rafik Rezzik <rafik at hotpop.com> wrote:
> > It all works exept for one part. When I move the image (of tux) on a
> > red background, the red smears. Is this because its not refreshing or
> > what. What can I do to fix it?
>
> first, you should sit down and think about it. ;-) sdl does of course
> not provide you with layers, so you have to rescue the background before
> you blit your tux to the screen surface. then when you want to move it
> on, restore the backgraund, save the screen that will be coverd by tux
> again and blit tux on that screen position. a.s.o.
>
> best regards ...
> clemens
>
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Clemens,

I don't understand this layers stuff. Im  just a 14 year old that does'nt know 
much. I there something I can read about layers with SDL or to learn how to 
do what you said about rescuing my background. 

Regards,
Rafik