you''re trying to compile what''s on the CD?
i mean are you making sure you have all the files in the right directory?
you of course included the .lib files necessary to run it..?
i just don''t remember at which point of the book you''re referenced to appendix b, so i''m not sure what else to check you for..

wait a second, you just said 2 things..
1.the file opens and closes -> usually initialization error
2.graphics won''t load -> black screen but nothing else unless you have error checking on things like loading the graphics.
try adding error checking code on the directx initialization and other things that can cause problems.

but generally, if you can, try posting more information than just "i think i have all the settings correct".
for all i know, the program might be trying to set up some resolution that your screen just doesn''t support while the precompiled version might be set to something specific.


//Demiurge
Make something idiot proof, and someone will make a better idiot..