VBfx / Tile tutorial / Memory DCs

Introduction

In this tutorial we'll remove all PictureBoxes and load the pictures into memory DCs directly instead. You should always use as less controls as possible so this is your first step in optimizing your engine. Since we're already using DCs in our tile Type we can leave most parts as they are.

Tutorial parts

• Tile tutorial Read the basic tutorial here

• Resource managers How to handle resource
• Bitmap manager The Types and Declares we need
• Initializing Initializing and reseting the manager
• Loading bitmaps Load bitmaps into your manager
• Creating surfaces Create empty surfaces to draw on
• Releasing memory Cleaning up when done
• Implement it Finally add the manager to your engine

• Download Sample project

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