So how is it done?
I've tried this only to get a messagebox stating that I don't have Direct X 8. Maybe someone could post a simple sample. Also, I'm using the Borland 5.5 compiler.
I've taken the sample posted by Justin_W and tried modifying it.
Code:
#include <allegro.h>
int main()
{
// Initialize Allegro.
allegro_init();
// Set the resolution to 640 by 480 with SAFE autodetection.
set_gfx_mode(GFX_GDI, 640, 480, 0, 0);
// Installing the keyboard handler.
install_keyboard();
// Printing text to the screen.
textout(screen, font, "Hello World!", 1, 1, 10);
textout(screen, font, "Press ESCape to quit.", 1, 12, 11);
// Looping until the ESCape key is pressed.
while(! key[KEY_ESC])
poll_keyboard(); // This shouldn't be necessary in Windows.
// Exit program.
allegro_exit();
return 0;
}
// Some Allegro magic to deal with WinMain().
END_OF_MAIN();