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* Neveprise Inc. Delphi FAQ					*
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* Section: DirectX		Topic:   Where to get DX units	*
* Created: July 27th, 1999	Revised: July 27th, 1999 	*
* Updates: www.neveprise.de	Info:	 support@neveprise.de	*
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Q: Where do I get DirectX conversion units for Delphi?

A: There are at least two sources that I would recommend. If you
	are beginner on DirectX, better download Hori's DelphiX,
	a VCL for Delphi. The advantage is, that you do not have to
	initialize all DirectX devices and interfaces on your own.
	Also, the code is more Delphi-like (e.g. DrawAlpha() etc.).
	The greatest deal is that you have sample apps that show
	you how to use DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectSound, Direct-
	Input and DirectPlay. The disadvantage is that these
	components have, due to their string Delphi encapsulation,
	much overhead - what causes lower speed on comlplex apps.
		If you have some more expertice, better use the
	conversion from Erik Unger. These are 1:1 conversions from
	the original C++ headers what eases learning DirectX even
	when having C style examples.
	No matter with what you start, I *strongly* recommend to
	get the DirectX SDK from Microsoft, or at least its help
	file that can be downloaded there. Here all addresses you
	need:


Hori's DelphiX:

	http://www.ingjapan.ne.jp/hori/index-e.html


Erik Unger DirectX, available on Delphi JEDI:

	www.delphi-jedi.org/DelphiGraphics/index-jedi.htm


Microsoft DirectX SDK Help:

	www.microsoft.com/DirectX




	Blazko