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  DirectX - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DirectMusic: for playback of soundtracks authored in DirectMusic Producer
DirectSetup: for the installation of DirectX components, not really an API
DirectX Media: comprising DirectAnimation, DirectShow, Direct3D Retained Mode and DirectX Transform for animation, media streaming applications, and interactivity respectively
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/DirectX   (1977 words)

  
 intrepidhero.com - Play our games. Make your games. Be a hero.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
DirectSetup is a set of API calls that simplifies the process of installing DirectX on a user’s machine.
This article clarifies how to set up the DirectSetup files based on the version of DirectX you are using.
DirectSetup requires that specific files be located on your distribution disk in specific directories.
www.intrepidhero.com /articles/directsetup_files.html   (745 words)

  
 VC++ Tutorial - softlookup.com
The DirectSetup API provides a single-function setup capability for DirectX redistributable components.
When distributing applications that use the DirectX APIs, you must distribute with them the contents of the redist subdirectory that is part of your Windows 95 Game SDK distribution.
DirectXSetup is called with parameters that specify the installation root path and flags that specify which DirectX components to install.
www.softlookup.com /tutorial/vc++/vcu44fi.asp   (3318 words)

  
 DirectX Chapter 4 - DirectSetup -- East Coast Games
In this chapter we will show how to add DirectSetup and AutoPlay to our Space Adventure.
All DirectSetup applications should come with the DSetup.dll, DSetup16.dll and DSetup32.dll.
To allow this feature you will need your setup program to make an entry in the registry.
www.eastcoastgames.com /directx/chapter4.html   (1355 words)

  
 Forum FAQ - GameDev.Net Discussion Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Then you can use DirectSetup to handle all the rest for you.
DirectSetup is an extremely simple library of functions for installing DirectX on a machine.
There are other functions in the DirectSetup API that will let you do things like setup a callback function to keep you informed of the process, or display the DirectX EULA to the user.
www.gamedev.net /community/forums/showfaq.asp?forum_id=10   (7910 words)

  
 Alice: Frequently Asked Questions
When your system complains that the file is missing, the problem is that Microsoft's DirectSetup function (which is called during installation) isn't installing the DLL's correctly.
2) I have run into two cases where Microsoft's DirectSetup function didn't function correctly when the Alice auto-install executable was run from a drive other than the C: drive (for the single large executable only - for some reason this doesn't seem to be a problem for the disk version.
You can also check to see if DirectSetup is being run by checking the upper left hand corner of the install screen after Alice has copied files during the first phase of installation - DirectSetup will report on the progress of the DirectX installation.
alice.virginia.edu /faq.html   (1510 words)

  
 ONDotnet.com -- Introduction to Programming with Managed DirectX 9.0
DirectSetup: Simple API for setting up DirectX on user's machines.
Despite their best efforts to provide managed versions of the whole of DirectX, Microsoft does not (yet) provide managed versions of DirectMusic, DirectShow, or DirectSetup.
One additional component that you will find is a basic support for audio and video playback.
www.ondotnet.com /pub/a/dotnet/2003/06/02/dx9.html   (1631 words)

  
 FAQ-DIRECTX-What-Is-DirectSetup at Programmers Heaven
DirectSetup is a simple API that provides a one-call installation of the DirectX components.
It also includes a prototype "DirectXSetupCallbackFunction" that can be defined by your application to customize the user interface during the installation process.
Please read Terms Of Use and Privacy Statement for more information.
www.codepedia.com /2/FAQ-DIRECTX-What-Is-DirectSetup   (93 words)

  
 Karbo's dictionary.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It is a collection of programs, which enables much better control (low level control) of the hardware in games and other multimedia programs.
DirectX includes: DirectDraw, DirectSound, DirectSound3D, DirectPlay, DirectInput, and DirectSetup.
All of these programs are designed to run games and other multimedia programs with various sound and light effects.
www.karbosguide.com /dictionary/dic/dic_d12.htm   (82 words)

  
 DirectX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
DirectX is the collective name for Microsoft's software development kit (SDK) designed specifically for creating high-performance games on Win32 platforms.
DirectX consists of several components, including DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectSound, DirectMusic, DirectPlay, DirectInput, and DirectSetup.
Fastgraph supports but does not require the DirectDraw and Direct3D components of DirectX.
www.fastgraph.com /help/DirectX.html   (268 words)

  
 DirectX Components - The Pieces of the Puzzle
You could say that DirectX represents any API in the domain of computers, where X is the category: DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectSound, DirectMusic, DirectPlay, DirectInput, DirectShow and DirectSetup all form a part of the functional whole.
The Microsoft DirectSetup API provides simple, one-call installation of the DirectX components."[Microsoft TechNet, 2003]
This diagram, compiled in Photoshop, illustrates the aspects of multimedia computing that are controlled by DirectX.
www.insitumurals.com /directx/components.htm   (408 words)

  
 ZonePROG.com [Les archives]
D3DX9.lib is still provided as the import library for the DLL which your application can statically link against.
* The D3DX DLL included in the SDK is automatically installed as part of Installing DirectX with DirectSetup.
If your application does not use D3DX, you can remove D3DX from the redistributable (see Directx redist.txt for details).
www.zoneprog.com /php-bin/news.php?id=351   (383 words)

  
 flipcode - Delphi DirectX 7 Headers Updated   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Eric Unger has updated his Delphi-converted DirectX 7.0 headers.
These are alpha versions of DirectDraw, Direct3D IM, DirectSound, DirectMusic, DirectInput and DirectSetup.
The new headers, a few examples, and the older DirectX 6.1 (v2.0xn) headers can be found at the Delphi Graphics Site.
www.flipcode.com /cgi-bin/fcarticles.cgi?show=1633   (98 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Delphi Graphics and Game Programming Exposed: Books: John Ayres   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Palettes, sprite animation, collision detection, and sound and music are also discussed.
In addition the book includes a complete example game illustrating the different techniques discussed throughout, an appendix explaining how to use DirectSetup for installing DirectX, and a glossary of common words and phrases used in the game programming industry.
Includes a complete example game illustrating the different techniques discussed throughout, and an appendix explaining how to use DirectSetup for Installing DirectX.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1556226373?v=glance   (1725 words)

  
 GameDev.net - DirectX 8 Graphics and Video: A Fresh Start
Instead, I will discuss what the API looks like now, and how you can take advantage of it in no time.
The DX8 Foundation consists of 6 APIs: DirectX Graphics (which includes Direct3D and the D3DX library), DirectX Audio (which includes DirectSound and DirectMusic), DirectInput, DirectPlay, DirectSetup, and DirectShow.
DX8 is huge, so I won’t cover it all here.
www.gamedev.net /reference/articles/article1247.asp   (4153 words)

  
 [20040901] WINDOWS GAME PROGRAMMING FOR DUMMIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
DirectSetup and AutoPlay Interfacing with Interfaces Using COM with DirectX and C/C++ Writing DirectX/Win32 Applications: Yes, It Can Be Done!
Creating the device Querying for IDIRECTINPUTDEVICE2 Setting the properties right The 1,834th rule of joystick acquisition Pulling on the stick
Chapter 15: Press OK to Install: Using DirectSetup and
ring.ticmundi.com /0-7645-0337-5.html   (1257 words)

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