I am trying to learn how to program with DirectX, but all of the sample projects refuse to run under Visual C++ Express 2005. I understand that there are limitations to VC++ Express that prevent the use of MFC and ATL (naturally, I don't know what they are), and I think I am supposed to be using something else called CLR.
I was wondering...are there any tutorials yet specifically designed for doing DirectX Programming with Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
Visual C++ Express and DirectX
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Visual C++ Express and DirectX
GediMaster
I have not done much with the C++ Express products, but from my understanding to use it with directX you need to make sure that you have the platform SDK Installed. Here is a link to some instructions on installing the platform SDK into the express system.
As for using express, there are several people in this group that are using the express products (C++) so it can be done, it just depends on your configuration. You should be able to get information out of the SDK Documentation to get you started, as well as from www.thezbuffer.com. But if you are getting into problems post the problems here as well as the details of the problem and we will try to help. If you are getting errors please make sure that you post them as well, as this will help us target the problems.
neil walker
There are no tutorials for DirectX and Visual C++ Express because DirectX samples and tutorials work without modification in VC++ Express.
There is also no need to use the CLR, since you will most likely not use C++/CLI (running C++ code within the COmmon Language Runtime).