Re: DirectX screen capture

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From: "Clint Eastwood" <matt.mclin@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: 23 Feb 2007 08:36:53 -0800

Jon E wrote:

There are a few applications about that can do proper screen grabs so I'm
sure there must be a way.

Hi Jon,

Have you tried using DirectDraw to get a pointer to the primary
display buffer? We haven't come across a situation where this doesnt'
work, but I admit I haven't tried capturing media player output.

--Matt

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References:
- Re: DirectX screen capture
  - From: Richard [Microsoft Direct3D MVP]

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