In Spring 2001,
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Here is the documentation
on the functionality and how to use the DIL.
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Here is the zip file with
DIL source code and a sample program showing you how to use this library.
In CSS450, you can score up to 30pts of extra credit if you
use DIL to interface to a force feedback joystick in all of your
programming assignments.
Words of warning: Although
currently the DIL is version 2.0, this is developed by your fellow students.
Whatever testing we have done, it is not sufficient. I do not believe/expect
any serious bugs or configuration problems. But then this is no commercial API.
If you have trouble compiling/linking this or any DX
programs, hints from this page may help.