[RESOLVED] about graphics libraries type

[joaquim]

i'm using visual basic 6.
how can i use GDI+?
how can i use system.drawing.dll?
i think(but not sure) these libraries are very good for work with graphics...
thanks

[singularis]

If you are using VB6 then you should not be able to use the .net framework, both VB.net and C# can though. System.Drawing.Dll is part of the .net framework and I believe that GDI+ is part of the Com framework and I know that you can only use GDI+ through C/C++: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms533798(VS.85).aspx

I recommend learning DirectX8, it works nicely with VB6 and its fun and powerful. Despite being scary at first, I heartly recommend it!

[Milk]

You can use GDI+ in VB6 but it's a bit of a pain and there is no official documentation (You might need to join PSC to use the link). It's much much easier to use it with .net.

[joaquim]

If you are using VB6 then you should not be able to use the .net framework, both VB.net and C# can though. System.Drawing.Dll is part of the .net framework and I believe that GDI+ is part of the Com framework and I know that you can only use GDI+ through C/C++: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms533798(VS.85).aspx

I recommend learning DirectX8, it works nicely with VB6 and its fun and powerful. Despite being scary at first, I heartly recommend it!

i'm so sorry, i never did nothing with directx... but can you give an simple code?... for i try start it...
thanks

[singularis]

Sure, look in my signature. It's where I learned VB6+DX8.

Happy Coding!

[joaquim]

the directx is only graphics and sound(and media) aspects, right?

[singularis]

DirectX comprises of:

Direct3D: For graphics
DirectMusic/DirectSound: For audio
DirectInput: For keyboard and mouse input
DirectPlay: For networking
DirectShow: For playing certain media types

All are covered on Jack Hoxley's site.

[joaquim]

DirectX comprises of:

Direct3D: For graphics
DirectMusic/DirectSound: For audio
DirectInput: For keyboard and mouse input
DirectPlay: For networking
DirectShow: For playing certain media types

All are covered on Jack Hoxley's site.

thank you very much...

[joaquim]

You can use GDI+ in VB6 but it's a bit of a pain and there is no official documentation (You might need to join PSC to use the link). It's much much easier to use it with .net.

i'm so sorry only answer you now
thank you for your advice, i don't knew that. thanks