writing text with directx -
I am trying to draw text to a secondary surface used for blitting, using the surface.DrawText function. I have set up my font properly, that all works... However, regardless of what I set my x and y values to, the text gets drawn at 0,0.
Anyone know what's wrong?
Code:
Dim FontInfo As New StdFont
backbuffer.SetFontTransparency True
backbuffer.SetForeColor vbBlue
FontInfo.Bold = True
FontInfo.size = 12
FontInfo.name = "Verdana"
backbuffer.SetFont FontInfo
backbuffer.DrawText X, Y, "Test", True
[2005] more with directx(directdraw) -
well im working with direct x and was wondering how to do somethings.
1. how do i set the color of text im writing?
2. how do i do fillrectangle from the graphics class with directx?
3. how do i do more of the stuff from graphics class with directx?
DirectX in VB 6 Tutorial here! -
I thought some of you might be interested in this. I'm writing a game series using VB 6 and DirectX. I have 1 tutorial up right now, that teaches you how to set up DirectX in VB 6.
You can check it out at: Tutorial 1
I would love it if you would take a look and comment.
Best way to go!! -
I really would like to get peoples' opinions on what is the best 3D code to use.
Personally, I like java the best... It is the least picky and pretty much has the least errors. VB is easier to program, but is slow. And c++ is so buggy that after a day of programming in it you wan
[2005] Directx -
What is the advantage of writing game using directX and vb.net compare only using vb.net?
VB and DirectX -
I am running on NT and would like to develop something in DirectX, but when I go to install DirectX it says that NT lacks some system stuff, and I will not have all the power of DirectX at my fingertips.
Does anyone have idea what limitations I will have by being on NT?
learning DirectX -
Im wanna learn how to make DirectX programmes. Can anyone please tell me if there is any www site for teaching DirectX(I've never even seen a DirectX programme so I need something for total beginners).
Thanx in advance
New to DirectX -
I'm very new to DirectX, and I'm looking for a good place to start learning. I have no trouble finding 3D engines or examples of how to use DirectX, I just can't find any that are commented. Can anybody point in me in the right direction. I'm interested in all of DirectX.
DirectX for VB -
I notice somewhere on website, it has some tutorial on implementing directX codes for VB, can remember what site address was anyone?
What does directX give an effect to VB would that prevent shuttering? (especially redrawing a picture) what is good about directX with VB?
DirectX 8 -
Has anyone heard if directX support for vb is going to be a little more robust(I mean as in the different calls and methods u can use and also documentation)? I was kind of dissapointed with directx 7 support. Also, are there any directx for vb books coming down the pipe?
DIRECTX version using DirectX SDK -
i have downloaded the DirectX SDK and have developed and applkication to discover my graphics cards info such as manufacturer, RAM and so on....
but the thing i'm really stuck on is discovering the DirectX version can anyone help here?
Directx in VB or C++ -
Hey everyone. I have been told by many people that directx for c++ has way more features than directx for VB. I am learning directx for VB but I was wondering if I was just waisting my time and should learn it for C++ instead. Are there more features for the C++ version?
Direct X Overlay -
Hi,
I'm interested in writing an app. that uses directX to overlay information over a DirectX Rendered Game (such As America's Army). This app would display things like the time, user controlled information.
How would i do this? VB6 or C/C++.
Text in Directx 8 -
how would you go about adding text to a form that uses directx. Is it a directx function ?
Why does the new DirectX SDK have only C++ examples -
I'm curious as to why there are no longer VB .Net examples with the DirectX SDK. Does Microsoft not want anyone using VB .Net for creating applications and/or games that use DirectX? In fact, the new DirectX SDK has eliminated all the examples for C# also.
Is DirectX Direct 3d -
I just downloaded DirectX 8.1 and Im gonna start playing around with it. What I want to know is Direct 3D the same thing as DirectX or a part of DirectX? How about DirectSound and DirectPlay, etc. for that matter? Also, What is the purpose of Direct3D, if you already have a 3D graphics
Help on compile. -
I have made a simple program in VB.net that uses very little directx. When I compile the program it will not run any of the directx code and will give an error on it not being a ble to find microsoft.directx, only if the computer you run it on does not have a directx sdk installed. So
DirectX and VB -
How hard is it to learn DirectX 9 for VB? I am in Trig/Pre-Calc in high school..so the math shouldnt be too hard. I want to learn how to program directx in vb because i dont know any Win32 C++ yet..and i can get a feel for directx in VB before i program in C++. What tools would i nee
Microsof DirectX SDK -
Hello,
I've been hearing that Microsoft DirectX SDK will help me learn DirectX programming. I don't want to go right ahead and download it because of its huge size. Please tell me, is it worth me downloading it to learn DirectX programming?
Thanks
DirectX too hard! -
OK, here's what I was doing. I was having a look at all the components and references on my computer. I got to DirectX and I thought I will save that til last because it looks too hard. So I went on and on. When I got back to DirectX I discovered that it was in fact really hard bec
Is this true -
DirectX gets closer to the hardware than VB does, hence it's much faster than any other API function. To integrate DirectX with VB, you need a type library (which can be downloaded from Microsoft's website).
Go to http://www.microsoft.com/directx for more information.
.NET and Direct X -
Anybody try programming any DirectX in VB .NET?
Just started with DirectX. Downloaded some sample code in VB6 which works fine. .NET will try to translate it into something it can use if you let it. Unfortunately, some of the methods don't seem to exist in .NET.
Does .NET ev
Downgrade DirectX -
I've installed DirectX 8 and i dont have ANY sound or i cant play ANY game that uses DirectX this is becource i installed DirectX 8 and my Hardware doesnt work with it When i still had DirectX 6 i didnt had ANY probleem.
Now my Qeustion:
How can I downgrade DirectX 8 to DirectX
General Questions about DirectX 7/8/9 and vb6 -
hi all.
I have never used DirectX to write a game (since I don't usually write games!) but I was very interested after reading in another post here about how much better it is (faster) to use DirectDraw than using BitBlt for a scroller game. And of course the Direct3D and DirectPlay
general info on DirectX 7/8/9 and vb -
hi all.
I have never used DirectX to write a game (since I don't usually write games!) but I was very interested after reading in another post here about how much better it is (faster) to use DirectDraw than using BitBlt for a scroller game. And of course the Direct3D and DirectPlay
DirectX in multiple windows!!! -
I am new to DirectX. Can anyone explain to me how to setup DirectX if I would like to use it in many windows. Should I set up the DirectX7 and DirectDraw7 vars as public vars in a module or should I declare individual DirectX vars to each of the windows (general declarations)?
Right
Screen Capture Using DirectX -
Screen Capture Using DirectX ???
Can anyone point out any code / resources on this subject? What I need to do is capture the output of a game every few minutes as it is played. I am currently using GetForgroundWindow() with gdi capture code to get the images but it is laggy and retu
DirectX run-times -
I just wondered if P&D or Inno automatically check to see if DirectX files need to be installed, and install them?
Randem, are DirectX included with the Auto OS Updater?
I think that would be cool if it was. I understand you have to do it yourself from the SDK.
DirectX in window -
How can I create a VB app that runs directx but does not switch the system in "directX" mode. I want one window in my application to run directx but I want standard menu bars and other standard VB windows
thanks
- kurt
Should I learn DirectX -
Well I'm a sophmore(10th grade) and in the middle of my geometry course. Should I attempt in learning DirectX? I have been programming in VB for 2 years and have done some isometric engines but just with windows api, and been programming in C++ for 8 months now. Should I wait till i ge
DirectX Shell Replacement -
Hi everyone,
I have read that Vista uses Aero which renders the desktop in directx 10.
I would like to write my own replacement shell for vista that also uses directx 10.
Does anyone know how to render the contents of a window in directx?
DirectX references -
So, using VB.NET and just downloaded the DirectX 9.0 SDK. After installing it (I'm not saying succesfully, but it didn't report an error) you should add a reference Microsoft.DirectX to your project. But, what is that, there is no Microsoft.DirectX in the whole list .
Well, so, I've
DirectX for C# -
Is there a website that is similar to DirectX for VB, except for C#? Also what are the (dis-)advantages of XNA over DirectX in C#?
Cant create direct3d device -
Hi all!
I cant seem to create a d3ddevice, i get an undescriptive and apparently quite common error message: 'Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.InvalidCallException'
Heres my code:
Dim md3dadapter As Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.AdapterInformation
Dim md3dpresent As N
'Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Usage' -
hi
i have Installed DirectX sdk2005
BUT WHILE RUNNING CODE
Following error accured
[The type 'Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Usage' exists in both
'c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\DirectX for Managed Code\2.0.0.0_x86\Microsoft.DirectX.dll' and
'c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\DirectX for
DirectX and the Mouse -
Hello,
I'm trying to find out does the mouse behave differently in a direct x program or something? I am writing a program that would move the mouse around and click in certain places in a directx game but everything that I've done in windows with the mouse_event api goes down the cr
DirectX Namespace in .Net 2003 -
I am trying my first DirectX project and so I downloaded the SDK and it makes references to the Microsoft.DirectX namespace that I don’t seem to have access to in my framework. Anyone know where to get like a development copy or something?
[2005] Why can't I import directx -
I have this example that works using directx but for some reason I can't import Microsoft.DirectX. Do I have to refrence something in paticular or add something to visual studio I googled but could find an answer.
DirectX-JUST CLICK ON -
Where can i go to learn some directx. I see all these sites that have examples that you can download, but that's it. There are sites that show you books that you could go buy, i don't want a book. I need a good site or tutorial that actually teaches you directx.
DirectX-Just Click On This -
Where can i go to learn some directx. I see all these sites that have examples that you can download, but that's it. There are sites that show you books that you could go buy, i don't want a book. I need a good site or tutorial that actually teaches you directx.
Accessing DirectX 9 through VB -
How do I get the DirectX libraries to appear when I choose Add Reference
for my project? I just installed DirectX using the file
directx_9c_redist.exe
downloaded from the Microsoft website and I still can't see the components
in add/reference. Do I actually need the SDK or wha