Documentation Roadmap

This article discusses where you can find information about particular topics in the Microsoft® Direct3D® Retained Mode documentation.

If you are new to Retained Mode, start by reading the Interface Overviews to get an idea of common concepts. If you are new to three-dimensional (3-D) programming in general, read Technical Background. This background will help you understand the Tutorial and Samples. Consult the Reference, and especially the Interfaces for more details about what is going on in the code as you look at the Samples and Tutorial. The Glossary provides definitions for common terms.

Advanced developers might need detailed information about the DirectX File Format.

Where Can I Find ...

The following table lists commonly used information by C++/COM programmers and where to find it.

For information about See this topic

Error codes Return Values

Interface inheritance Interface Hierarchy Chart

Interface history Interface Changes

Interfaces Interfaces

Constants Constants

Enumerated types Enumerated Types

Structures Structures

Building samples Building Samples Using Developer Studio 5.0

Developer Studio Building Samples Using Developer Studio 5.0

Sample code Samples

Retained Mode objects and their associated COM interfaces Architecture

3-D graphics concepts Technical Background

DirectX Files DirectX File Format

For information about	See this topic
Error codes	Return Values
Interface inheritance	Interface Hierarchy Chart
Interface history	Interface Changes
Interfaces	Interfaces
Constants	Constants
Enumerated types	Enumerated Types
Structures	Structures
Building samples	Building Samples Using Developer Studio 5.0
Developer Studio	Building Samples Using Developer Studio 5.0
Sample code	Samples
Retained Mode objects and their associated COM interfaces	Architecture
3-D graphics concepts	Technical Background
DirectX Files	DirectX File Format

The following table lists commonly used information by Microsoft Visual Basic programmers and where to find it.

For information about See this topic

Error codes Error Values

Interfaces Interfaces

Callbacks Callback Interfaces

Enumerated types Enumerated Types

Types Types

3-D graphics concepts Technical Background

DirectX Files DirectX File Format

For information about	See this topic
Error codes	Error Values
Interfaces	Interfaces
Callbacks	Callback Interfaces
Enumerated types	Enumerated Types
Types	Types
3-D graphics concepts	Technical Background
DirectX Files	DirectX File Format