DPCHAT ReadMe This is a simple chat program to demonstrate usage of the DirectPlay APIs. Note: MSVC may include older versions of the DirectX header files and libraries. This sample requires DirectX 5. In order to avoid compile errors, make sure the path to the DirectX 5 header files and libraries are listed BEFORE the MSVC header files and libraries through the Tools -> Options -> Directories menu. Note: The DPLAUNCH or BELLHOP sample that is part of the DirectX 5 SDK can be used to exercise the lobby functionality of DPCHAT. dpchat.mak - MSVC workspace to compile DPCHAT. lobby.cpp - sample code for enabling a DirectPlay application to be launched and connected to a session by a lobby. dialog.cpp - sample code for establishing a session connection by asking the user to supply information and make choices dpchat.cpp - the core chat application dpchat.reg - Adds entries to the registry to make DPCHAT visible to lobby applications.