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Other input Devices with DirectInput -

Hey all,

I am trying to figure out how I can detect a device I have connected to my machine. It is a footpedal device I am trying to use with my app. How do I detect what the device properties are for this device? It has three buttons total and was recognized as a compatible directinput device in the DirectX Caps viewer that comes with DXSDK 8.1.

Also, how would I code it for use?

object.CreateDevice("My footpedal device code here...???")

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

 

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