DirectX Graphics

This section provides information about using the Microsoft® DirectX® Graphics application programming interfaces (APIs).

As with other components of DirectX, DirectX Graphics can be used with C and C++.

Roadmap

Discover the features of DirectX 9.0 in four ways.

• What's New in DirectX Graphics

  This section highlights new features and functionality of this component in DirectX 9.0. If you have used Microsoft Direct3D® or Microsoft DirectDraw® before, read this section first because much has changed since DirectX 8.0.

• Converting to DirectX 9.0

  This section introduces new features and will help you port an application to DirectX 9.0.

• Programming Guide

  This section contains architecture descriptions, functional block diagrams, descriptions of the building blocks in the pipeline, code snippets, and sample applications.

• Reference

  This section contains the reference pages for the Direct3D API. This includes the syntax for the API methods, functions, instructions, and data structures. It includes an explanation of how the API method works and often includes code snippets.