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Whats the difference between direct x and directdraw?

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2006-08-17 11:58:06, Category: Programming & Design

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  1. Puppy

    On 2006-08-17 12:15:33


    DirectX is the graphics API in it's entirety. DirectDraw is a rendering mode that DirectX uses.

  2. Piscesluvr

    On 2006-08-17 12:11:47


    DirectDraw is a part of DirectX. It deals with 2d drawing and such. It handles bitmap functionality and is also the primary renderer. It was deprecated after Direct7 though. Other components of DirectX: Direct3D DIrectSound DirectPlay