Introduction to DirectX Transform

Welcome to the Microsoft® DirectX® Transform documentation. The DirectX Transform API is a plug-in model that enables you to create animated effects for Microsoft® DirectAnimation® and Microsoft® Windows® applications. It is also a stand-alone set of two-dimensional (2-D) graphics tools for writing graphics applications and procedural surfaces.

If you are interested in creating Web graphics, you should probably see a few Transform Demos before reading the introductory material in the Getting Started section. If you are a graphics programmer, you might want to jump right into the Architecture or Understanding DXSurfaces overview article to learn about the capabilities of the DirectX Transform tools.

Getting Started

Provides a basic introduction to what transforms do and how you can use them. It also explains the background and experience you need to get the most from DirectX Transform.

Architecture

Discusses some of the technical features of the DirectX Transform API. It is a good source for overview information on commonly used interfaces and DXSurface objects.

Understanding DXSurfaces

Describes DXSurface objects and how to use them effectively in your code.

Writing Transforms

Provides the general information you need to write your own transform effects with the DirectX Transform API. This section also includes transform examples, complete with the source code and Microsoft® Visual Studio® projects. There is also a transform author's guide, which provides a comprehensive list of hints for transform writers.

Using Transforms

Describes how to use a DirectX Transform effect in a Windows application. This section also includes sample projects and source code, and instructions on how to use the Photoshop adapter for transforms.

Procedural Surfaces

Explains how to design and implement procedural surfaces with DirectX Transform.

Transform C++ Samples

Includes a complete list of DirectX Transform sample applications and transforms included with the DirectX Media Software Development Kit (SDK) and instructions on how to build them.

Transform Demos

Enables you to see demonstrations of each transform, and shows some of the ways Microsoft partners use DirectX Transform for commercial development.

Transform Reference

Lists the 2-D and 3-D transforms included with the SDK for use in your applications. It also includes information about each transform that you need to use them in Microsoft® JScript® and Windows applications.

C++/COM Reference

Provides detailed information for C++ programmers about the interfaces, methods, structures, data types, error codes, and supported pixel formats used in the DirectX Transform API set.

Glossary

Defines some basic DirectX Transform terminology.

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