Learn to intercept calls to DirectX (D3D) by using a proxy DLL ("stub-dll"). The concept is used to show information on top of a DirectX full screen game, without touching the game's source.
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Generating Debug Bitmaps for DirectX
Debugging a DirectX application is not the easiest thing to do.
D3D8 Framework AppWizard for VC6
Use this App Wizard to quickly create a working windowed D3D8 application.
Direct Input 8 Wrapper
Use this class to setup and handle input from keyboard, mouse, and one joystick.
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WCF implementations normally take two different approaches; a Document style or an API style. Document style implementations are more flexible and often easier to extend and version. Also, Document style or rather, Message Contract service implementations, work well between systems with a shared message assembly. Jeffrey Juday guides you through architecting a WCF Message Contract implementation.