Hi all,

I have a mid level knowledge of graphics in theory and I have a bit of experience in OpenGL, but I want to learn DX now.

It's not a problem buying a book or reading several tuts, but what I'd like is:

1- When I was learning OpenGL many books and tutorials were strongly relying on underlying framework (i.e. wrappers or compulsory engines). If possible I would like something that does not "hide" anything.

2- I know that documentation is often a good place where to start, but I tend to enjoy more a guided walk through.

Are the resources provided with the SDK enough to cover my necessities?

Thank you very much,

Micheal

I want to learn DX now.

I don't bother buying a book or reading several tuts, but what I'd like is:

1- When I was learning OpenGL many books and tutorials were strongly relying on underlying framework. If possible I would like something that does not "hide" anything.

2- I know that documentation is often a good place where to start, but I tend to enjoy more a guided walk through.

Are the resources provided with the SDK enough to cover my necessities?

By "DX," do you mean Direct2D? Direct3D 11? DirectX 9 or 10?

It's not clear what you mean by "framework." The Direct3D 11 API, for instance, relies on several "underlying" frameworks or layers - DXGI, hardware drivers, etc., none of which a starting D3D programmer needs to be intimately familiar with.

As it appears you don't want to buy a book or work through tutorials, with regard to a "guided walkthrough" (somehow different than a tutorial? - not clear), the SDK that, for instance, comes with Visual Studio has excellent documentation, but won't provide you with a "walkthrough."

However, googling for "guided walkthrough direct3d 11" yields ~6 million hits. Perhaps one of those will provide you a start. Some of them, for instance, discuss porting OpenGL apps to Direct3D, etc.

I want to learn DX now.

I don't bother buying a book or reading several tuts, but what I'd like is:

1- When I was learning OpenGL many books and tutorials were strongly relying on underlying framework. If possible I would like something that does not "hide" anything.

2- I know that documentation is often a good place where to start, but I tend to enjoy more a guided walk through.

Are the resources provided with the SDK enough to cover my necessities?

By "DX," do you mean Direct2D? Direct3D 11? DirectX 9 or 10?

It's not clear what you mean by "framework." The Direct3D 11 API, for instance, relies on several "underlying" frameworks or layers - DXGI, hardware drivers, etc., none of which a starting D3D programmer needs to be intimately familiar with.

As it appears you don't want to buy a book or work through tutorials, with regard to a "guided walkthrough" (somehow different than a tutorial? - not clear), the SDK that, for instance, comes with Visual Studio has excellent documentation, but won't provide you with a "walkthrough."

However, googling for "guided walkthrough direct3d 11" yields ~6 million hits. Perhaps one of those will provide you a start. Some of them, for instance, discuss porting OpenGL apps to Direct3D, etc.

Sorry I clearly explained myself pretty poorly. My English is failing me.

I mean D3D11, by framework I mean API wrappers for example.

I want to look at tutorials and books, actually I don't care if I have to read many of them I am open to anything! :)

I'd like a tutorial like for example this one I used for opengl: http://www.opengl-tutorial.org/ that goes from zero to something a tad more advanced.

Sorry again if I didn't explained myself clearly

Well, since you don't mind buying a book, Frank Luna's one is a pretty safe bet for learning D3D11 imho.

buying a book, Frank Luna's one is a pretty safe bet for learning D3D11 imho.

I would have to disagree about "..Programming With DirectX 11" [emphasis mine] (if that's what you're referring to) being a "safe" bet with regard to learning Direct3D 11. To be sure, his code is very thorough but is based on the DirectX SDK. Certainly a lot can be learned from Luna, but, eventually a transition to Direct3D 11 may be desirable.

I don't get it. :) In order to program Direct3D 11 applications, you need the DirectX 11 SDK, no? Afaik, Direct3D 11 is part of DirectX 11.

Also, quoting the intended audience from the book's introduction:

Ah I see, it's clear now...Thanks for the clarification Buckeye.