Thread: Cannot find file:d3dx9.h

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    Question Cannot find file:d3dx9.h

    Hi,
    Whenever I try to run a C++ game, I always get the same error report: "Cannot find file directory:"d3dx9.h". I have reinstalled DirectX a couple of times and I get the same error. Any suggestions?

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    Did you setup your compilers include path to point to the directory that contains d3dx9.h?

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    Make sure you download the actual DirectX SDK and not just install the runtimes.

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    You must install the SDK and not just DirectX or you won't get any of the headers or libs you need to compile against it.

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    One thing worth mentioning...
    What compiler are you using? It can be a real pain to get the DirectX SDK running with GCC or other similar compilers. You should use Visual Studio to compile DX programs.

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    I cant even find the d3dx9.h file anywhere on my computer, so I can't really edit the path. Also, I am using Visual C++.

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    That would explain the error...
    Download the sdk from microsofts website.

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