   d3d framework
  the main thing holding me off from using d3d is this d3dframework and d3dapp libraries.  are these used in most commercial games, or is this strictly for demo purposes only? i need the framework for loading in x files, but i''d rather load in x files without this framework crap.  what do you guys use? does everyone using d3d use the framework library?a2k  
  Well, I don't know if any commercial gamedeveloper uses the d3d framework that came with the dx sdk (I don't think they do). I think most people, (including me) write their own framework. Doing so helped me to better understand the basics of directX. BTW I used the sdk framework to look up some dx functions and mechanisms. Basically you only have to do this once, because initialization work in most apps will remain the same.Edited by - cruZ on September 18, 2000 3:33:01 PM  ;  I use a slightly modified version of the framework. why bother writing an entirely new framework when you have a practically complete and thouroughly tested one ready to use (and edit)?the only reasons i can think of is to learn (as cruZ said) or if the existing framework doesnt offer the features you need (but in this case, i would probably just add the required features to the existing framework).dont reinvent the wheel (sorry about the cliche ).Edited by - POINT on September 18, 2000 6:31:47 PM  ;  okay, so i wouldn''t experience any massive performance hit if i used the framework?  i really just need it cuz i can''t figure out how to load x files without the framework.  unless someone HAS figured this out.also, what direct x/3d books do you guys recommend?a2k  