New Features in DirectX 7.0 (234800)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

This article was previously published under Q234800

SUMMARY

The key features introduced in DirectX 7.0 include:
  • Increased support for hardware acceleration for transformation and lighting. This is performed by a dedicated 3D accelerator that frees up the processor for other mathematical computations.
  • Support for environment mapping, which allows creation of greater detail in images and user environments.
  • New algorithms for 3D sound that allow greater flexibility in hardware mixing.
  • Hardware acceleration for DirectMusic on adapters that support the technology. This allows more user-created soundtracks with added depth.
  • Language support for the Microsoft Visual Basic API development system, allowing developers of Visual Basic to use a familiar language in the Microsoft DirectX Software Development Kit (SDK).

MORE INFORMATION

You can order the DirectX 7.0 SDK from the DirectX Developer Downloads Web page at:

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kbinfo KB234800