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IWBasic => General Questions => Topic started by: kirkkaf13 on August 15, 2020, 11:43:41 PM

Title: Modern Graphics API
Post by: kirkkaf13 on August 15, 2020, 11:43:41 PM
Hello,

I am reasonable new to IWBasic and have picked it up after purchasing it many months ago. I have an interest in graphics have been playing around with the 3D examples which are pretty cool and run really well for the now aging DX3D9.

I was wondering if it's possible to write a modern wrapper for a newer API using IWB?

Cheers
Title: Re: Modern Graphics API
Post by: LarryMc on August 16, 2020, 09:47:55 AM
I would think it wwould be difficult because you would have to define all the underlying constants, structures, macros, etc. that may be hidden from you.
You could always try but I don't think you'll have much success. Maybe when LarryS or one of the others reads this they'll prove me wrong.
Title: Re: Modern Graphics API
Post by: kirkkaf13 on August 16, 2020, 01:02:46 PM
Thanks Larry.

If I am mistaken, would it not be possible via COM to interface with DirectX?
Title: Re: Modern Graphics API
Post by: Brian on August 17, 2020, 08:12:30 AM
Sent you a PM

Brian
Title: Re: Modern Graphics API
Post by: LarryMc on August 17, 2020, 09:16:09 AM
Quote from: kirkkaf13 on August 16, 2020, 01:02:46 PMThanks Larry.

If I am mistaken, would it not be possible via COM to interface with DirectX?
I know almost zilch about programming with via COM so I can't help you there.
 And re my previous comment. I don't mind being proven wrong and in this case I would love to be proven wrong.
And if you have any code to post please do so.

LarryMc