Development Environment: C++ and DirectX SDK (June 2006)
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16-07-2006
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Game Programming with DirectX 9
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Prerequisites:
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Microsoft Visual Studio has to be installed on your computer before installing DirectX SDK.
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This tutorial explains how to prepare your development environment to work with DirectX and C++.
To see all the tutorials that belong to this project click on the project name above.
Microsoft Visual Studio
If you don’t already have Microsoft Visual Studio .Net with Visual C++ installed on your computer,
make sure to install it before installing the DirectX SDK (Software Development Kit).
DirectX SDK Installation Wizard will then setup the extensions for Visual Studio .Net automatically.
Download the
Free Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition is a free, lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for the hobbyist, novice, and student developer.
Uninstalling the previous version of DirectX SDK
If you have an earlier version of DirectX SDK, we recommend uninstalling it before
you install the latest version. Use Add/Remove Programs from the Control
Panel to uninstall the old Microsoft DirectX SDK.
Installing the DirectX SDK (June 2006)
Download the
DirectX SDK (June 2006).
If newer SDK release is available make sure it also includes C++ documentation before downloading it. You can find the desired SDK release by browsing previous releases of the DirectX SDK on Microsoft website.
| File Name: |
dxsdk_jun2006.exe |
| Version: |
DX |
| Date Published: |
6/9/2006 |
| Language: |
English |
| Download Size: |
443.3 MB |
After downloading the DirectX SDK double click on dxsdk_jun2006.exe
Click on "Unzip" to allow the files being unzipped in your temp directory.
Those files will be used by the Installation Wizard.
Click on "Next".
Accept the terms in the license agreement and click "Next".
By clicking on "Change" you can define an alternative installation path for the DirectX SDK.
When ready click on "Next".
Installation Wizard did find Visual Studio on your system and needs your confirmation
to reset the Visual Studio toolbars to their default configuration in order
to install DirectX extensions. Click "Yes".
DirectX SDK is busy with the installation. This can take several minutes.
Click on "Finish".
In the
next tutorial we show how to create a simple Windows application.