What is the simplest way to show a slider control? I am not using DXUT, my understanding is that DXUT is an all-or-nothing proposition, you either use it for everything (device creation, etc), or not.

I would prefer not to get involved in adding a large library to my app.

I just want to the user to be able to slide the control up & down.

Thanks for your input.

I think this question needs a little clarification. For instance by slider, are you referring to a scrollbar (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb787529(v=vs.85).aspx)? Also, what language are you using?

I'm using C++, Win32 API, DirectX 9.

Is the slider you refer to a regular control? I tried creating a modeless dialog that included a slider bar, but it doesn't show up. I assume that the PeekMessage loop is stealing all the cycles. Also, would a regular Windows dialog work in full-screen mode?

I'm thinking of something like this:
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Based on the DXUT example, I assume you have to use a specially designed slider. I am reduced to drawing lines with D3DXCreateLine, tracking the mouse coordinates, doing a hit test for the thumbtrack. Kinda primitive.

Thanks, I'll look into those libraries. Meanwhile, I wrote my own slider, it will do the job.