Thread: Game Inputs

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    Game Inputs

    I'm new to game programming but would like to start by writting a code for joystick input. However I'm at a loss for where to start or what materials to start looking at.

    My input device will run under a dos like environment and will need 2 axis output and possibly Force feedback input.

    If anyone could help me with a good place for basic tutorials or information on where to start I'd appreciate it. thanks.

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    You will not get force feedback with DOS. That is a driver dependent feature and will only work in Windows since all drivers are now written for Windows.

    Look into DirectInput.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Feskis
    I'm new to game programming but would like to start by writting a code for joystick input. However I'm at a loss for where to start or what materials to start looking at.

    My input device will run under a dos like environment and will need 2 axis output and possibly Force feedback input.

    If anyone could help me with a good place for basic tutorials or information on where to start I'd appreciate it. thanks.

    I haven't really tried coding input with joystick, but im sure DxInput supports it.

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    It does and it's quite simple to use.

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