Directx 9 User Interfaces: Design And Implementation (Wordware Game Developer's Library) - Softcover

Thorn, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556222491 ISBN 13: 9781556222498

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2004

Synopsis

Interfaces strongly affect how an application or game is received by a user, no matter which cutting-edge features it may boast. This unique book presents a comprehensive solution for creating good interfaces using the latest version of DirectX. This involves building an interface library from the ground up. Divided into three sections, the book discusses the foundations of interface design, the construction of a feature-rich interface library, and the creation of a fully functional media player in DirectShow.

* Learn about the building blocks of good, solid interfaces.
* Design and implement controls in DirectX.
* Build a reusable interface library.
* Learn how to use Direct3D to create and display 2D and 3D worlds.
* Use DirectInput to read data from input peripherals.
* Play MP3 music files, MPG movies, and other media with DirectShow.
* Understand linked lists, absolute positioning, alpha blending, and more.
* Bring together the theory and practical code to create a working media player.

ON THE CD:
* Code for the examples and exercises, along with a reusable component library for easier interface development
* Microsoft DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (Summer 2003), the use of which is governed by an English language break-the-seal EULA inside the licensed software
* Paint Shop Pro 8 evaluation edition

About this title

About the Author:

Alan Thorn is an experienced and well-traveled freelance developer living in London. He frequently fulfills the roles of programmer, graphic artist, writer, and special effects expert as he delivers creative solutions to numerous clients worldwide. This is his first book with Wordware.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1556222491
• ISBN 13: 9781556222498
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 354