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    DirectX development

    Hello! I'd like to start writing games that use directx technology. Just wanted to ask, which is the best compiler for doing that, and which SDKs and other tools I have to get. Any links to good tutorials would be appreciated. Also, how do I "link libraries"? What should I write in the linker command line?

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    Well I think only Microsoft compilers can compile DirectX code but I may be wrong on that. I know that you could use VC2005 Express edition. I've heard good things on it. As to how to link libraries, in a Microsoft compiler you can simply write #pragma comment(lib, "mylib.lib"). If you are using any other IDE then you need to search in the menus. Usually it's something like "Project -> Project properties" and then check for something like "Dependencies" or "Libraries".

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    get the sdk. Naturally, like anything that M$ produces, using a M$ compiler would provide best results, although others might work ok too.

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    OK, I got the SDK and installed it. Should I somehow link it together with VC++ 2005? Or it will work automatically? And, which version is better? Prefessional, enterprise, express? What are the differences? And where should I seek for good tutorials?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Overlord
    OK, I got the SDK and installed it. Should I somehow link it together with VC++ 2005? Or it will work automatically? And, which version is better? Prefessional, enterprise, express? What are the differences? And where should I seek for good tutorials?
    If you look on M$ website it will show you the differences. They are all the same compiler, the difference is the extra stuff that is added to the package.

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