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DelphiX 2000.07.17
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* YOU MUST READ AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE BEFORE USING DELPHIX*
1. Introduction
This component collection allows you to use DirectX with Delphi far more
easily than writing it all from scratch yourself. You can even use these
components if you don't have the DirectX SDK installed, i.e. just the runtime version.
2. Requirements
You need to have the following software installed:
- Borland Delphi 3, 4, 5
- DirectX version 7 (runtime)
3. The following DirectX objects are supported
DirectDraw
Direct3D
DirectSound
DirectSoundCapture
DirectInput (including GetJoyPosEx)
DirectPlay
4. Components included:
TDXDraw DirectDraw and Direct3D component
TDXDIB Component by which DIB is maintained
TDXImageList List of TPicture. Surface is controlled.
TDX3D The Direct3D component (works with TDXDraw).
TDXSound DirectSound component
TDXWave Component by which Wave is maintained
TDXWaveList The list of Wave. The buffer is controlled.
TDXInput Input component. (Keyboard and Joystick)
TDXPlay Communication component
TDXSpriteEngine Sprite engine
TDXTimer High-speed timers (better than TTimer)
TDXPaintBox DIB version of TPaintBox
TDXForm Optimizes forms for DelphiX.
5. Installation
Please execute Install_for?.exe of the Bin folder, which will do the compilation and
registration for you.
6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE.
Every part of DelphiX is Copyright (C) 1999 Hiroyuki Hori but you are licensed
to use DelphiX to create software; DelphiX is freeware. Any software created
using DelphiX may be distributed without fee to the author.
You may not, however, distribute anything contained in the DXHeader folder,
the FFEffects folder, or the Samples folder.
The author of DelphiX assumes no liability for damages caused under any circum-
stances whatsoever, and is under no obligation. Use of the software indicates
acceptance of all conditions contained in this document. If you do not agree to
these terms, you must delete this software immediately.
You may distribute the archive in which DelphiX is distributed, but under
no circumstances must this archive be changed. Distributing a modified archive
is a violation of the software license.
If you do redistribute this software, please let me know at the email address
given below.
7. Lastly...
If you have any questions, requests, bug reports, etc., please contact me at
the address given below.
Hiroyuki Hori E-Mail: hori@ingjapan.ne.jp
Homepage: http://www.yks.ne.jp/~hori/