DirectX???

[Dillinger4]

I have a couple of Questions about DirectX. Any help
would be great.

1.) Does it matter what language i program in to use
DirectX? I dont think so because DirectX is a set of
API's built into the Windows Operating System

Would that be correct to say?

2.) If say i want to develop a game in java do i have
to learn DirectX?

I know DirectX uses what is called HAL which stands for hardware abstraction layer. HAL uses software drivers to communicate between gamesoftware
and computer hardwhere.

3.) Is it easy to integerate DirecX into the
developement of a game or do i have to read a
1500 page book?

thanks.........

[Zaei]

1) I dont think it matters what language you use, as long as it supports 32 bit DLLs. You would also have to Decalre every function you wanted to use, which is a pain.

2) You dont have to learn directx for games in Java. Im pretty sure you can use just normal GDI functions, or whatever.

3) If you have a game in progress, there isnt any point in even trying to integrate DX into that game. You'll just end up rewriting the game.

Z.

[pjvdg]

It is possible to integrate it, but if you already programmed it you'll have to rewrite a big part of your code....

Here's a dll that should make the use of directX easier:

http://www.the3dengine.com/LornD/Dow...rtySquared.ZIP

(Manual included)