In the works: OpenCL™ and OpenGL® mapping layers to DirectX

Angela JiangMarch 24, 2020Mar 24, 202003/24/20

Building on our previous work with the D3D12 Translation Layer library as well as the D3D11On12 and D3D9On12 mapping layers, we’re happy to share that we are working on two new projects: OpenCL and OpenGL mapping layers to D3D12.

DirectX 12 Ultimate Getting Started Guide

Jacques van RhynMarch 19, 2020Mar 19, 202003/19/20

So, you’re a developer sold on the next-gen features in DirectX 12 Ultimate? Look no further than this little guide! 1) OS The complete set of DirectX 12 Ultimate features is be available in the next retail version of Windows 10, version 2004 (also called the Windows 10 May 2020 Update). As of 5/27, you can get this version of Wi

DirectX Developer Day Schedule

Shawn HargreavesMarch 18, 2020Mar 18, 202003/18/20

Tomorrow (3/19) is DirectX Developer Day! Join the Microsoft DirectX team, along with partners AMD and NVIDIA, for a series of talks and demos covering the future of gaming graphics: Streaming will start at 10:00 AM PDT. Whether you’re a game developer, graphics enthusiast or just curious about wha

Announcing DirectX Developer Day

Claire AndrewsMarch 17, 2020Mar 17, 202003/17/20

GDC may have been postponed, but we aren't going to let that prevent us from bringing the next generation of graphics innovation to the world.  Join us this Thursday, March 19, for a virtual DirectX Developer Day on Mixer! The Microsoft DirectX team, along with partners from AMD and NVIDIA, will be streaming a series of talks covering how we