D3DX

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The D3DX is a helper library that accompanies Direct3D. Among other things it includes the following:

• Functions for loading models from X files and animating them using either skinning or key framing.
• A very extensive mathematics library which includes matrix, vector, plane and quaternion routines.
• High-dynamic range lighting calculations.
• Support for progressive meshes.
• Texture loading routines (JPEG, BMP, TGA, DDS, PNG).
• Spherical harmonics utilities (another lighting method).
• Various texture utilities such as:
  • Generating a normal map from a height map.
  • Environment mapping.
  • Cube mapping.
  • Volume textures.
• Color manipulation routines.