Getting started.

Lars Evan

07-15-2002, 12:07 AM

Hi,

How do I get started with programming DirectX in Visual Basic .Net?

Books, DirectX SDK, internet ?

Thanks,
Lars E. Jørgensen

ardman

07-15-2002, 03:03 AM

It would be a good idea to get the DirectX SDK first. It has documentation with it which can be useful, plus there are plenty of web sites where people can help you out when you start.

Lars Evan

07-15-2002, 03:22 AM

Any links?

I have tried to search the internet, but I can't find a good place to start?

ardman

07-15-2002, 03:23 AM

On my web page there are a couple of links.

http://nellymeetsvb.cjb.net

ChiefRedBull

07-15-2002, 05:24 AM

www.directx4vb.com

LordHelmut

07-15-2002, 02:54 PM

www.rookscape.com/vbgaming also has some but I love the one posted by RedBull. Its very good and it helps you learn the easiest.

chris00

07-15-2002, 03:44 PM

And as always for examples and tutorial you can check out
www.Planet-Source-Code.com.

I found a good tutorial on Direct 3D there.

Hope this Helps. :D

AndreRyan

07-15-2002, 10:32 PM

WARNING: DirectX 7/8 were NOT designed for .NET alot of the functions won't work and some entire sections won't run(DirectPlay). DirectX 9 will be designed for .NET and will should released in November

Lars Evan

07-16-2002, 02:08 AM

Thanks,

It seems that I have to install Visual Basic 6.0 also!.

Lars E. Jørgensen