Dark Source for DarkBASIC Professional

3DPointPosition - find a 3D position from a pointing object
3DSoundCircle - place a sound in 3D space
AlienDemo - load and animate an alien model
AlternativeBumpMapping - apply a bump map to a sphere
AmbientLight - change the colour of ambient lighting
AnimatedSprite - create an animated sprite from an image sequence
AnimationFrameNumbers - load a model and manually scroll through its frames
AnySpeedMachine - demonstrates how to create machine independent timing for games
ApplicationWithOwnIcon - how to load and apply an icon to your executable
AReliefMapper - applies a parallax relief mapper to a cube object
AttachMediaToProject - shows how media can be attached to a DBP project
AutomaticCollision - demonstrates how automated collision is used
BigAndLittleEndians - converts endians from one format to the other
BoneAnimInHardwareTest - applies a bone animation shader to a model
BoneAnimInterpolation - demonstrates how to interpolate between to frames
BoneCollision - shows how to detect collision against moving limbs
BubbleSort - performs a bubble sort to arrange a list of items into order
BuiltInEffectsOnBoneModels - applies shader effects to an animating model
BumpMapMan - shows how low polygon model + bump produces high polygon result
BumpViewer - experiment on bump mapping a zombie model
CameraImageAlpha - shows how to create a camera that retains alpha data during rendering
CameraToObjectToCamera - shows how the orientation commands can be used
ChangeMemblockMesh - shows how to change a mesh using memblocks
ChangeTexturedMesh - shows how to use the change mesh command
ChatRadio - uses multiplayer commands to create simple CHAT program
CheckDXWithoutDXInstalled - shows how to detect whether DirectX is installed
CheckModelLimbs - reveals the limb hierarchy of a loaded model
ColorValues - generates and saves out DWORD representations of RGB colours
CommentsInTypes - shows how you can place comments in types
ConstantUsage - shows how to use a constant variable in your program
CopyOneHTMPageToManyHTM - copies a master HTM file to many existing HTM files
CreateChartOfLogTime - parses a file and produces a visual chart of the results
CreateFoldersAndFilesFromList - takes relative filenames and creates its folder structure
CSG - demonstrates use of CSG against 3D objects (cutting them up)
CSGEffects - shows how to apply CSG to a staircase model
Custom3DCube - shows hown to modify UV and NORMAL data of a default cube object
DangeroudDotUsage - shows how not to use the DOT command
dbpaint - small paint program written by Malcolm Bamber (BETA)
DBProTerrainEditorExport - shows how to load and use an export from TED
DeadReckoningSpline - demonstrates how to calculate dead reckoning against spline movement
DeadReckoningSpline3D - applies dead reckoning using 3D vectors
DebuggerShowingStrings - run this program to test string reporting in the debugger
DeleteArrayElement - shows how to delete an element from the unified array system
DeleteImageFromObject - apply and then remove a custom texture to an object
DeleteOneThousandObjects - trick to delete many objects very fast
DetectOlderFile - shows how to extract the full date from any file
DifferentBetweenEulerAndFreeFlight - compars euler and free flight handling
DrawSoundDataFromFile - draws the sound data visually to see how the WAV file looks
DX9Shaders - great collection of shaders to make your DBP programs look amazing
DX10Pipeline - streamline use of shaders to create a DX10 looking final render
EnclosedAreaVisibility - calculates whether areas on a map are enclosed or not
EncryptAndCompressBMP - a DBP projects can auto-compress and encrypt media
EulerVsFreeFlight - demonstrates simple euler and free flight rotation
EverybodyLikesBloom - implements a simple BLOOM shader and final render
ExcludeLimbExample - shows how to exclude limbs and list only on-screen objects
FadeObject - simply fades object down to zero
FastTextEntry - demonstrates how to accept fast entered text using buffering
FieldOfView - shows how to adjust a camera field of view
FileMapping - sends and retrieves a value and a string using the filemap
FillACircle - generates a filled circle using 2D commands
FireEffects - shows how to create animations from a series of still JPG images
FireParticleEmissions - shows how to create fire using the particle commands
FlameMaker - fire effect using a series of TGA images
FlyingCameraTracking - make the camera fly around using arrow keys
FollowCamera - make the camera follow an object
FreeFlightAndEulerCamera - test free flight rotation commands on one axis
FreeFlightShark - test free flight rotation commands on three axis
GameTrakApplication - detects and uses any GAME TRAK devices installed
GenerateMailshotFiles - generate many files from one main template
GetImageRetainsNewMipmap - demonstrates how mipmaps are automatic in DBP
GetLimbNames - shows the limb names of a loaded model
GetObjectSizes - shows the X Y and Z sizes of a loaded model
GetSpriteSize - demonstrates how to get the size of a sprite back after modification
GhostCamera - textures an object using an image generated from a second camera
GhostsInFog - ghosting of objects while buried in fog
GlassEffectOwntexture - shows bump and glass shader applied to wall object
GlueObjectToObject - shows how to glue two objects together
GoodSkyClouds - parallax based sky cloud cover technique
GrabbingRotatedSprites - rotate a sprite and grab the result and store it
ImpressiveShader - implements a cartoon shader on an object
IncrementingFloatArrays - creates a float array (real values) and displays the result
IndependentLimbRotation - changes the local rotation of limbs in a simple program
InfiniteDynamicLights - creates a large number of lights, and renders only the closest
InstanceOfObject - shows how to create an instanced object
InternationalFont - demonstrates setting and printing international fonts
InterpolateBetweenTwoFrames - interpolates between two frames of a loaded model
IntersectObject - casts a ray line through a 3D scene and reports when it intersects an object
IntersectObjectOnBoneAnimatedModel - intersect a ray cast with software animating model
IntersectObjectTilter - tests the intersection of a ball to a floor object
JapaneseFontExample - shows how to set and dra Japanese text
KeyStateCheck - program to grab key state values and record them on screen
LightMappingDemo - shows how to use the blend mode command
LimbPositionFromGluedObject - gets the world limb position from a glued object
LineMaker - simple rubber band expandable bound box technique
LoadFPSCLevel - code to load a typical FPSC level without entities (just the static)
LoadingADBOWithModulate2X - shows how to keep the material information when loading models
LockVertexData - shows how to lock vertexdata from an existing object
LotsOfSmokeDecals - use vertexdata commands to animate smoke
MakeAMesh - create a mesh using memblocks
MakeHoleInCube - use CSG commands to cut a hole into a default cube object
MakeImageFromMemblock - make an image from a section of memblock data
MakeMemblockFromCamera - grab the contents of a camera render to a memblock
MeasureHeightOfModel - measures the height of a loaded 3D object
MeshBlockingPortal - simple portal detector to see if a side is missing in a node
ModifyAMesh - uses a memblock to modify a mesh
MouseWheel - detect the value returned from the mouse wheel (Z axis)
MoveFoldersBackOneStep - takes contents of all folders and moves them to root folder
MultipleMusic - program to trigger multiple music tracks running side by side
MuzzleFlashThirdPerson - experiment to create a muzzle flash effect
NewEntryCommandMode - allows you to enter text at high speed without losing characters
NewLimbCollision - demonstrates limb collision commands
NewReliefMapper - simple and effective relief mapper shader applied to an object
NewSyncMask - uses SYNC MASK command to render only to specific cameras
NoTextureFilter - demonstrates texture filtering side by side with non-filtering
ObjectsInScreen - shows how the object in screen command works
OrientationAfterPivot - shows use of orientation command after pivot command applied
OwnKeyboardEntrySystem - simpe custom text entry system
PelicanDemo - shows a simple visual demo that uses no shaders, just camera capture
PerfectFadeTransition - implements a full screen fade transition
PerformingNOTOperations - shows how to perform a NOT operation
PickCylinderObject - creates a cylinder and detects when the user clicks it
PickObjectExample - shows how to grab and drag around an object on screen
PlayDVDVideoInGame - shows how to play a DVD movie inside your application
PlayerCarWorldCollision - demonstrates basic player collision
PointObjectLookingDown - shows how extreme angles can cause issues when pointing camera
PolygonCollisionWithXFile - custom polygon collision with X file models
PrecisionUnderstanding - shows how precision values are printed to the screen and why
ProjectWithCustomIcon - shows how to create a DBP project with a custom icon
ReDimADynamicArray - shows how to recreate an array without losing its contents
ReflectedSphere - demonstrates how to apply reflection shading
ReflectiveSkies - uses skies to populate cube maps for environmental mapping
ReflectiveWaterPlane - uses built-in reflection shading to create a water effect
RenderToImage - shows how to render a camera to an image
ReplaceINPUTwithENTRY - demonstrates the use of the ENTRY$() command
RGBColors - test RGB colours in a simple program that draws them
RotateASprite - small program to create an image and rotate it as a sprite
RotateMe - shows how to rotate an object on each axis
RotationOrder - shows how rotation order affects the final visual of the object
SaveAndLoadExample - demonstrates how to save an object them load it back
SaveArrayAsMemblock - save array data inside a memblock
ScalingANormal - shows how to scale a normal stored in an object
SeamlessLava - experiment to recreate flowing lava using a shader by Green Gandalf
SeeCrateChunk - a collection of crate and barrel fragments used for explosions
SelectPointOnSphere - demonstrates how to select a point on a sphere
SelfShadowingAnimations - uses built-in shadowing to cast self shadows
SetDisplayMode - demonstrates the use of the SET DISPLAY MODE command
SetObjectDiffuse - modifies an objects FVF to include DIFFUSE then changes the colour
ShadowShader - alien model being used to cast a high resolution real-time shadow
ShiftingAMatrix - shows how to scroll a matrix using the shift commands
ShinyGlassAndMetal - highly visual scene without the benefit of shaders
ShinyObject - creates a shiny statue visual using the built-in specular commands
ShowNewU5Commands - shows off new techniques introduced with upgrade 5.0
SimpleAutomaticCollision - tests the automatic collision system in DBP
SimpleBloomShader - great visual demo of reflection and bloom shading
SimpleCartoonObject - shows a simple built-in cartoon shader effect
SimpleDialogBox - a custom dialog box offering basic controls to the user
SimpleLeftClickRightPopup - simple pop-up system using custom implementation
SimpleSendImageOverNetGame - send and receive an image over the multiplayer commands
SketchUpInDBPro - loads a 3DS model created in SketchUp 5.0
SlidingCollision - demonstrates how to create sliding collision in DBP
SpecialEffects - shows how to use the shader effect commands
SpeedOfVariousLoops - tests the speed of various methods of creating code loops
SphereMapping - demonstrates how to use the built-in spherical mapping command
SplineDraw - calculates a CATMULROM spline for curved edges from control points
SpriteDiffuse - shows how to change the diffuse color of a default sprite
SpriteImage - shows how to change the image of a sprite
SpritesWithSemiTransparencyAlpha - loads in an image that already has alpha data inside it
StandaloneVsSharedVertexBuffers - shows how to use the set global object creation command
StereoscopicCameras - shows how to render anaglyph and iZ3D stereoscopic displays in DBP
SwitchOffScreenClipping - shows how to switch off the screen clipping system
SyncRate - demonstrates how the SYNC RATE command works and measures it
TerminateAfterDate - small piece of code which you can use to restrict your demo to a date
TestActiveApp - demonstrates how to use the ALWAYS ACTIVE ON and OFF commands
TestChineseText - shows how to set and print Chinese text to the screen
TestSetCameraToImage - grabs a camera image and saves it out
TextureAMatrix - shows how to texture a matrix object
TextureFilteringWithSky - how to create, texture and render a sky with filtering
TileBlur - demonstrates how to load an image and blur the contents, then save it out
TilingAMatrix - texturing a matrix with a four by four tile texture
UndoRedoList - implements a simple UNDO REDO system using an array
UniversalLoadToScale - one technique to scale your game geometry to a standard sizing
UsingAdvancedTerrainReference - Uses AdvancedTERRAIN to create a simple terrain
UsingDiffuseToShadeAPlane - manipulates the diffuse component of an object for visuals
UsingNormalization - demonstrates how and why SET NORMALIZATION ON command is used
UsingQueues - demonstrates the unified array system which includes lists and queues
UsingReflectionShading - shows how best to use the built-in reflection shader
UV Texture Rotation - takes the UV data of a plane and rotates it for visual effect
ViewCollisionCenterOfMesh - shows thw actual collision center of a mesh
ViewerToolForReliefMapping - loads a model, applies a relief map for visual inspection
ViewFPSCModelAnimation - loads and play FPSC animation file, reporting frame number
ViewLimbsAndNames - interogates an object and prints out all limb names visually
VisualDemo - cool demo combining a number of visual effects and music to finish it off
WaterEffect - water effect demo using a variety of media to create the visual
WaveShader - heavy use of 3D MATH commands to change shader constants and variables
WaypointsIn3D - experiment to create 3D waypoints system for inclusion into FPS Creator
WindowControl - code to find a window and switch focus to it
WriteWORDDataToFile - Write WORD data type element values to a file