Direct3D Architecture

This section contains general information about the relationship between the Microsoft® Direct3D® component and the rest of Microsoft DirectX®, the operating system, and the system hardware.

The following topics are discussed:

• Fixed Function Vertex and Pixel Processing
• Hardware Abstraction Layer
• System Integration

See Also

Understanding Direct3D

 Last updated on Thursday, April 08, 2004

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