Microsoft® DirectX® is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3-D animation, and surround sound. For more background information on DirectX, please go to the “DirectX Overview.”
The DirectX technical articles contain code samples, technical information, and how-to procedures. For a full list of articles in this section, including articles on individual DirectX components, consult the table of contents (TOC) to the left. If the TOC is not visible, click show toc at the top of this page.