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Michiel Member Posts: 256 From:De kuip Registered: Jan 2001 | posted 09-09-2001 02:43 AM Which DirectX version should I use for the 3D version from wadmerger? DirectX7 or 8? I think 8 is easier to do, but it will run very slow on old graphic cards. If you want to fnd out if you have drivers, download the DirectX 8 SDK (200 MB) and run some sample (or look at your graphic driver, maybe try updating it). IP: Logged
jeffrey van oort Member Posts: 464 From:Monkey Island Registered: Jun 2001 | posted 09-09-2001 03:21 AM 8 please 8. This one is way better. And when will you make full tr1 support. ------------------ Ain't never learned!!! IP: Logged
aktrekker Member Posts: 454 From:WA, USA Registered: Apr 2001 | posted 09-09-2001 12:41 PM DX 8 had some backward compatibility problems with previous versions of DX. This means some old software might not run. The only reason I might upgrade is if my video card requires it for upgraded drivers. Otherwise DX7 does everything you need. IP: Logged
pwhirl Member Posts: 1017 From:Mission, BC, Canada Registered: Dec 2000 | posted 09-09-2001 12:44 PM I would say seven because I know a few people who have had some problems running games even new ones on DX8. By the way are you making a 3D TR2wad. ------------------ Top 5 Favorite sayings: Never give-up! unless the situation is hopeless:) The only thing certain in life is uncertainty! You get what you pay for. Nothing is impossible, it's just not likely to happen. If it doesn't kill you, it can only make you stronger. TR Archives, My own level archive with 300+ levels and total TR + LE coverage (well very soon anyways). IP: Logged
Data Member Posts: 487 From:Omicron Theta science colony Registered: May 2001 | posted 09-09-2001 12:49 PM I believe I can explain this. Use DX7 if you have an old video card (at least two years old approx). Use DX8 if you have a new video card (under 12 months old approx). Just make sure you have the latest video card drivers. The site where you download the video driver from should say if they are DX8 compliant or not. ------------------ You could say, I have a magnetic personality IP: Logged
aktrekker Member Posts: 454 From:WA, USA Registered: Apr 2001 | posted 09-09-2001 04:42 PM That won't work Data. The software has to be written to use one of the interfaces - either DX7 or DX8. If you write to the DX8 interface, everyone will have to install DX8. Microsoft really has us over a barrel. IP: Logged
Fips Member Posts: 171 From:Germany-Heidenheim Registered: Apr 2001 | posted 09-10-2001 12:34 AM NOw I use DX8.0 When I installed it thirst the LE didn't work! But now EVERYTHING ist working perfekt! I don't have any probs with wadmerger or so! DX8.0 is far better please use DX8 !!! Fips K. IP: Logged
aktrekker Member Posts: 454 From:WA, USA Registered: Apr 2001 | posted 09-10-2001 01:24 AM Just remember that some people won't be able to upgrade their device drivers to support DX8. The manufacturers sometimes only provide support on the newest devices. If you want to reach as many people as possible, you should stick with DX7 for now. IP: Logged

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