When I dont have any directx sdk installed, which should I download? I noticed that DirectX SDK August has update behind it's name. And it has not all the same examples / tutorials as earlier sdk's. But when I download all sdk's from directx9, I have a lot of double data on my pc :(

The application was created using the DX9 App Wizard to give you some idea of what i am using. And i'm prity sure the best way to retrieve this information is to use the function OnMove(x,y) to get the position of the window. However the Three classes that are created for the applications main ...

Is there any developed GUI libraries, based on ManagedDirectX version, is it reasonable to do own one, and possibly to sell it, I mean UI that will be used inside D3D applications

Hi, new to DirectX in C#, not in C++.In the August 2005 DirectX sdk update, there is a sample in C# called "Progressive Mesh". When I compile this sample, I get 36 errors, all of which are type or namespace missing errors. Here's an example. 'ColorValue', which is supposed to be of the ...

I'm trying to view a video in my game but get this error.My friend tried the same code, but generated no error, my SDK is aug 2005 his SDK is dec 2004.Please helpd:\-=Source=-\DirectX\CruS\When Angels Fall\Game.h(7) : fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'vmr9.h': No such file or ...

Just wondering how you guys integrate DX Effect files into your engines? I see 2 possibilitiesA)For every effect there is a c++ class associated with it, with member functions for setting any effect specific paramaters (e.g. SetFrenselTerm()). B)A generic effect class that can load any .fx file ...

I just got my MCAD certification (VB.NET), and playing some with the directx sdk, which I find really fun. Are there also any certifications on DirectX or trainings? Greetings, Project-a

I have just linked Direct X 9 to the new of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2. Trying to compile a program i know that works under Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 gives me the following errors: c:\program files\microsoft visual studio 8\vc\platformsdk\include\winnt.h(222) : error C2146: syntax ...

ok, this is a really annoying problemwhenever i try to print text to the screen using the ID3DXFont::DrawText function, only squares appearthe thing is, i am using Arial font, so i don't think it can be that the computer doesn't know the fontsometimes however, a letter will appear somewhere ...

I have a problem similar to that shown on the Raxvan thread and reply from Ursus Zeta, I have loaded DirectX 8 SDK from a disk included in the book 'The Zen of Direct3D Game programming' (must update to Ver 9 soon) I have linked the library files dxguid.lib, d3d8.lib, d3dx8.lib & ...

I'm trying to model a application where a 3d object is loaded from a .x file and I need to get the user input specifying which part of the object the user clicked on. something like image map in 2d..... I need it in a 3d object (where it can be rotated...etc) does anyone have ideas how to map ...

Hi,I allmost finished the graphics, sound and input of my game engine project.In few weeks i gone start physics and scripting, but there aint much information on this in the sdk. Only the config system has some kinda physics.Anyone know some good places for starting physics (allready got ...

hi all i have problems with directx9 lib's. i have started programing with directx8 and now directx9. the problem is that when i am trying to use directsound i get errors like: Sound.obj : error LNK2001: unresolved external symbol _IID_IMediaPosition Sound.obj : error LNK2001: unresolved ...

I am not sure where a GDI+ question is supposed to be posted, so feel free to move it if it should be somewhere else. But I read up on ColorMatrixEffect, and it says it is suppsed to do "Affine Transformations". ...

Hi all,I am a little confused. I would like to load several sounds and play them in 3D at different times, sometimes simultaneous. Did i get the documentation right that there can only be one listener3d for my device, and for each sound file one secondary buffer, one buffer3d to store the 3d ...

<span>Hi, Directx always output to default hardware, as default soundcard for audio, but, if my PC have 2 soundcard, how to output to other soundcard? I use C# and AudioVideoPlayer </span>

Is there any copyright issues with using Microsoft's SDK MDX Framework? Im currently using/altering the ones supplied with the samples, and who knows may end up finishing and selling this game :)

I'm just starting to play around with Managed DirectX. Can anyone recommend a site to get free mesh data (.X files) or textures? Or maybe free tools to model (simple) 3D objects?

I want to get and save the mixed result by DirectSound. Is there any available method to do this? I guess, the way maybe access the primary buffer, but how to do in detail?By the way, I've read almost all pages of DirectSound Document, and haven't found any method to do this. Is there any ...

How can i use a HAL device in 64bit compiled applications? Also all directx samples in the x64 bin run in REF mode only ... Has this something to do with my graphic card or with the SDK?

I want to get and save the mixed data by DirectSound. Is there any method to do this? I guess, the way maybe access the primary buffer, but how to do in detail? Thanks!

im using a effects file in my project but it seems when I render some meshes the colors are not comming out right, my render loop is very basic so nothing there should be the problem, so my guess is its in the .fx file here is what I have float4x4 worldMatrix; float4x4 worldViewProjection; ...

Now that our David has toddled off to Microsoft is there a possibility of a joint book between Miller and Weller? I certainly hope so, an awesome combination!

why am i getting theses numbers from my mouse? http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4944/untitled5tb.jpgplease help thanks private ACEIDev ACEMouse;public int ACEMouseX=0; public int ACEMouseY = 0; public int ACEMouseZ = 0; public ACEMou(Control ff) { ACEMouse = new ACEIDev(SystemGuid.Mouse); ...

I am using vb.net 2003 an i am at a loss as to how to convert Tom Miller's render loop c# code sample into vb, could anyone help? public void MainLoop(){ // Hook the application's idle event System.Windows.Forms.Application.Idle += new EventHandler(OnApplicationIdle); ...

I am having this problem when im installing DirectX 9.0c (tryed redistribution also) when it reachs 'Installing Components' I get an error saying ''A cabinet file necessary for installation cannot be trust'' please help

how write the primary buffer? How to use DSSCL_WRITEPRIMARY mix the sound?

I had download the Visual C++2005 Express Edition 2005 with msdn but i don't find any Information about "Get starting".In DirectX SDK I found very nice topics step-by step,but i also can't understand all meaning of code.I don't Know where to find more help. Thanks.

Is there a web site where we can download samples of human models in X format for learning purposes? I experimented with Tiny from the DirectX samples. It's a great sample but I was looking for something simpler (?) such as the models used in "Rise of Nations". Thanks in advance for your help! ...

I am trying to implement a “pause” in my audio system. First I stop the segment state and recover its seek pointer, then when the pause is over, I call IDirectMusicSegment8::SetStartPoint and IDirectMusicPerformance8::PlaySegmentEx. This technique works well for the MIDI files but WAV files ...

Correct me if I wrong, but, as I understand, to compile DX VC project I only need DX proper version installed and contets of "Includes", "libs" directories. And if it is true, is there anyway to get the contents of this directories except illegaly from other users? ...

is there a way to get listbox.contains(object) using the listbox control?I went into the sampleFramework and looked at the code and created a bool function called contains but cant get it to work right. I noticed itemList is a arraylist so under that function i used itemList.Contans(myvarible) ...

Hello every1, i remember playing my snes :P it was a damn fun game console for sure though. i remember a game called earthbound best. it was a great game and it looks simple enough to make with todays game dev tools. i thought maybe it would b possible to make a online version of this game... ...

yes because older version support more plateformi mean it can be run on older DX8 as well as Any new version DX9 or Dxfuturecan u tell me solution in DX9 ? Plz.i use following code for DX9, but i am unable to play wav1 on sound card 1 & wav2 on soundcard2yes i am facing following 2 ...

I wish to use the "Windows Server 2003 SP1 Platform SDK" with Visual Studio.Net 2003This is because the DirectShow software has been moved from the DirectX SDK to the Platform SDK (and I wish to use the latest 'august 2005' version of the DirectX SDK and also DirectShow, so I need both SDKs ...

hi, to all. I have problem with Drawing surface(in managed DirectDraw) not ColorKey using, since we want to use aphablending for that, how to do that? We use png or tga formats for drawing durfaces.

I am making a game using visual studio .net 2003 with directx 9 2005 update. I create a deployment project with visual studio that includes all directx.dll files and other detected dependancies. I deploy the game to the computer on which it was developed and it works fine.Now I want to test the ...

Hi,I am Creating an MMORPG, and im currently assebelling a team, Im looking for all different Sorts of people to help, programers,Animators, Concept Designers, etc, etc.Soaring Skies, is what hopefully is going to be a big project,So i kind of want commited people, If you want to help at ...

I've been doing some small time game programming with a few open source rendering engines with c++. It's been a great learning experience but i want to see what I can do with DirectX. What would be a good starting point? Are there tutorials out there for common functions, such as fps camera, ...

I am making a game using visual studio .net 2003 with directx 9 2005 update. I create a deployment project with visual studio that includes all directx.dll files and other detected dependancies. I deploy the game to the computer on which it was developed and it works fine.Now I want to test the ...

I read somewhere *cof* http://www.managed-world.com/SoonDirectXDirect3DNothingElse.aspx *cof* that Microsoft is deprecating a large part of DirectX (DirectInput, DirectSound)he then hints about learning Shaders http://www.managed-world.com/AdviceLearnShadersNow.aspxso the question is, should I ...

Hi everyone,Im working on a game and I want to add control. (Don't worry, everything is coded for how control will work with game object) I was thinking about a Thread based systeme to handle input from keyboard and mouse. Im just asking if some of you know the "best practice" to handle user ...

Can anyone tell me whats wrong with the free express versions?

Hello everyone, my name is Mike and this is the first time I have posted on these forums. I am beginning to work on a MMORPG and I would like to have anyone help me out that would like to be part of the team. I am currently using Borland 6, but I am looking for an inexpensive version of Visual ...

Starting recently (noticed in June or August SDK, but may have occured sooner), if you have an FVF vertex buffer and use a shader you get an "INFO: Using FVF buffers with programmable pipeline" (Not an exact quote, sorry) message EVERY TIME you draw. As far as I know, an FVF buffer just means ...

I can believe it was erased by moderators with no explanation nor even a response ... it was a technical question about MDX + Net Framework 2.0 + CS Express + Win XP x64 ...

I was wondering if anyone knows where i can find some info on setting up an Action Map for keyboard in Managed Directx. I am sure that this simple but i am having a hard time with it.

If you have IE7 installed, the DirectX Sample Browser will not launch links properly. This affects sample projects, executables, and documentation. You must uninstall IE7 in order for the DirectX Samples Browser to properly work.

hello everyone, i was wondering if the Microsoft DirectX team be releasing any new beta version this year for public evaluation or testing? Thank You<img src="/library/msdn/emoticons/emotion-1.gif" alt="Smile" />

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