Client Graphic API

[BoboDundo]

Does anybody know what graphic API that the client uses to do all of their graphics, or are they doing straight DirectX?

I've noticed in some of the other forums that people have changed how lucky time is shows on the ground, etc. They must be using some sort of graphic API package or something.

Thanks in advance.

[high6]

They use DirectX. There are higher up calls(That allow easy adding/removing text to be displayed).

Those are edits of the effects, not directx edits.

[BoboDundo]

How would one go about loading a DDS file in DirextX and then executing it?

Originally Posted by high6

They use DirectX. There are higher up calls(That allow easy adding/removing text to be displayed).

Those are edits of the effects, not directx edits.

[Ethan G]

Originally Posted by BoboDundo

How would one go about loading a DDS file in DirextX and then executing it?

you need to download photoshop..... (you can get the cs2 30 day trial... or if u can find it you can get the cs3 then get the confirmation code off youtube) jsut google it..... and you need the .dds extractor but that should come with photoshop if im not mistaken...... its been a while since i've made edits.... look under the guide section for a more in-depth guide

[Ian*]

Originally Posted by Ethan G

you need to download photoshop..... (you can get the cs2 30 day trial... or if u can find it you can get the cs3 then get the confirmation code off youtube) jsut google it..... and you need the .dds extractor but that should come with photoshop if im not mistaken...... its been a while since i've made edits.... look under the guide section for a more in-depth guide

He's not trying to figure out how to edit dds files, he needs help executing them in DirectX (coding).

[Ethan G]

Originally Posted by Ian*

He's not trying to figure out how to edit dds files, he needs help executing them in DirectX (coding).

Ok I see now lol well I don't have any experience with directX

Ethan

[BoboDundo]

Correct. I've tried looking on the web, but haven't found too much. I did get on MSDN and went through their online docs, but it wasn't too helpful.

If anyone can point me in the right direction on how to load a DDS file into directX and then play it, that would be great.

All I really need is a URL that has a tutorial or at least enough information to figure it out. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Ian*

He's not trying to figure out how to edit dds files, he needs help executing them in DirectX (coding).

[Ian*]

I'm not positive, but you should be able to load a dds file just the same way as a regular jpeg, gif, or any other type of picture file, have you tried that?