directX book help

hi guys and girls

what is a good book in directX programming for visual basic.

as I'm unterested in purchasing one but there is a few out there. cost is not an issue. The definitive guide would be good:D

thanks the pig

I resently bought a book called "Windows Game Programming with Visual Basic and DirectX", it teaches you how to make games with D3D8. The publisher is called Que, their website is www.quepublishing.com

hi AndreaRyan:D

for sum reason I get this when I try to use the search on the que site

Java Exception error '80004005'

java.lang.RuntimeException: ------ java.net.NoRouteToHostException: Operation timed out at java/net/PlainSocketImpl.socketConnect at java/net/PlainSocketImpl.doConnect at java/net/PlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress at java/net/PlainSocketImpl.connect at java/net/Socket.<init> at java/net/Socket.<init> at com/verity/k2/K2Connection.<init> at com/verity/search/util/Resource.<init> at com/verity/search/util/ResourcePool.grabResource at com/verity/search/ProcessK2Operation.submit at com/verity/search/VSearch.getPSearch at com/verity/search/VSearch.getResult at com/informit/searchx_verity/searchx_verity.getSearchResults ------

C:\INETPUB\WWWROOT\QUEPUBLISHING\SEARCH\../includes/search/searchx.asp, line 22

I will look at amazon.co.uk for it I think. I might have to report this to que as well.

thanks the pig;)

hi andreaRyan

I had a look in the visual basic section in que and did not find the book you said about.

"Windows Game Programming with Visual Basic and DirectX"

Amazon does have one but this is by harbour not Que.

got any ideas!!!:eek:


thanks the pig

DirectX 4 VB has reviewed some books including some covering Visual Basic and DirectX.

http://www.directx4vb.com/

My friend just bought that book during the weekend.
I havent had a look at it, but he says that its simple to understand and good for beginners.
When i have a good look at the book i'll come back to give you an update.

BTW i logged into http://www.quepublishing.com/catalog/product.asp?product_id={B916E108-4639-45BE-B15A-1E3A3D5458A2}

I recently got the one by Harbour, and was incredibly disappointed in it. I haven't got an alternative to recommend, but I'd suggest not wasting your money on this one.

The "Windows Game Programming with Visual Basic and DirectX" from QUE publishing doesnt have anything about DirectPlay, other than that such as graphics and sound are covered quite well. I wouldn't buy the book for myself because I'd like to have a book which covers DP.
Another book from SAMsPublishing is available, written by keith sink.. check it out...

hi noTalant:)

thanks for saying about the bookand the other book from the other guy harbour.i will have a look at the sam book soon.

In the forums I ask about other books If you know about any off them books give me a good idea wich is good and bad etc

I cannot remember what part they are on. but when I find them I will let up all know.:D

thanks again for all the help

The pig

hi NoTalent

after some searching I've found the post

have a look at it ans see if you can help


http://www.visualbasicforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24741



I did not realise that it was that long since I posted. Three left of assignments and then back to my game yes!!:eek:

thanks the pig