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My debugging skills are probably not very developed, but yes, that's what it looks like to me. Funny thing is, now it doesn't throw that exception in windowed mode, but if i start in fullscreen mode the exception will be thrown. It looks like at the breakpoint (at the vDevice.Clear instruction) -- that's where the yellow arrow is ! -- the device, textures and VertexBuffers are all disposed, as should be the case during termination. But still, the code logic says that the vDevice.Clear instruction wont be reached if vDevice == null.
I now think that the yellow arrow indicates the next instruction to be executed, as indicated by it's tooltip. Though it is the vDevice.Clear() line that is highlighted in yellow and has the Exception Helper attached. I consider the following possibilites :
1. The device is being disposed after the (device != null) test and before the next instruction. That seems ridiculous to me, and would render code logic breakable.
2. The (device != null) test is not working as i expect. Is there something i've forgotten about null comparisons.
3. The device still exists, but it is the device.Clear method that is raising the Exception because although the device exists, it is disposed and has no PresentParams.
Just typing this 3rd option, im thinking that's the case. And I'll try either setting device=null after it is disposed or setting an appState=suspended after device is disposed and test the appState instead.
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Have you tried a try/catch and setting a breakpoint in the catch so you can see what is null ? Perhaps the method itself can throw that exception ?
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
"also I don't think "TranslateOneToTwoBillion OneHundredAndFortySevenMillion FourHundredAndEightyThreeThousand SixHundredAndFortySeven()" is a very good choice for a function name" - SpacixOne ( offering help to someone who really needed it ) ( spaces added for the benefit of people running at < 1280x1024 )
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I think you're right ! I think it is the method itself that is raising the exception. I wasn't thinking properly about the Device still existing while being disposed, which would raise an Exception. Clearly I have to properly handle a lost device, which I haven't been able to do properly.
Thanks guys
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You should not be checking whether the device is null. Instead, you should be checking whether the device has been disposed or not.
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I want to convert an RGB Image To YCrCb Image. every site i looked at, i just found the formulas to get Y,Cr,Cb values for corresponding RGB values. now what should i do with these Y,cr,Cb values to get the Resultant Image... ???
(Jameel)
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jamilkhan007 wrote: now what should i do with these Y,cr,Cb values to get the Resultant Image... ???
repeat them for every x,y of the image.
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Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau.
Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Y = 0.299 * R + 0.587 * G + 0.114 * B;
Cr = 0.701 * R - 0.587 * G - 0.114 * B
Cb = -0.299 * R - 0.587 * G + 0.886 * B
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Hai,
Iam new to directx.I loaded directx file(*.x file)using directx
with c#.net.In which,I want to select mesh.But I didn't know about
mesh picking?How to perform mesh picking? please give
examples.Thanks in advance.
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Hello
Is there anyone out there proficient in coding for eg..Multiclipboard..Vectorizing..Copy/Paste Vectors..realtime simulations/rendering ..capable with emf/emf/svg/dxf etc?
Ability to create eg 'Contour' feature like in coreldraw ?
If there are coders interested , with such capabilities, Im needing 2 for some part time work,perhaps fulltime.
Let me know
Thanks
Nevi
efectnevi@yahoo.com
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Nevi wrote: realtime simulations/rendering
hmmmm.... and for how long is this part time or perhaps full time work?
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Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau.
Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Hello
To the correct person/persons..its perhaps for the next 10-15 years if fulltime.
parttime- it is just for various small projects.
Finding good coders is not simple,and trust me..we have tried some.Most are gone into the gaming industry where pay is high..so, nobody can fault them for that...but we dont have those $multi million budgets..so, finding reasonable coders is in a word 'difficult'.
It would suit someone wishing to grow with a co...and, we do have that potential.
Are you the mice in the ceiling?? seeing as I mentioned tomorrows..lol
bye
Nevi
efectnevi@yahoo.com
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Nevi wrote: Are you the mice in the ceiling?? seeing as I mentioned tomorrows..lol
nope, but as being often referred to as a has-been drip under pressure (expert) in the field, I tend to be asked to predict the future at least once a week. Even though my predictions are sometimes spot-on, I still make fun of the process. Predicting the future is a guessing game, and no matter how educated the guess, it is still just a guess.
Nevi wrote: its perhaps for the next 10-15 years if fulltime.
yowza, forgive my surprise, the calls here are usually, "write a complete autocad program in 3 days, part time work, here's $10 if you get it done, and a bonus $5 if you get it done early."
Nevi wrote: Most are gone into the gaming industry where pay is high
not all, some go to the military... 
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Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau.
Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Nevi wrote: so, nobody can fault them for that...but we dont have those $multi million budgets..so, finding reasonable coders is in a word 'difficult'.
Would you work for someone else for less than your worth (assuming you're not in dire need of money)? If not, methinks you ought to consider a new strategy.
I mean really, if you want the best, you gotta pay for it. That's how it works with anything in life, not just programmers.
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: Would you work for someone else for less than your worth
well, to be fair I think he was mostly commenting on how difficult it is to find the high end programmers, I am sure he could not afford me, especially not recently. But I think he misjudges the games too. They don't pay royalty to coders, you earn your way up the ladder. Still I share your skepticism as well. I can see both sides. Though it is an interesting topic, how does one find someone who actually knows their stuff? Unless you already know it all, in which case, why aren't you doing it? Just being devil's advocate. 
I am as skeptical as the next guy which was why I was fishing with narrowed eyes a bit...
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Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau.
Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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hi
What I meant was, we're not Microsoft..I didnt say we'd not pay , or that the programmer has to work free..
'worth' is relative,and youre just the flipside of the coin that may be good,and should get what you ask.
There is the other scenario of coders that call themselves all that,and want big $$, but produce squat and fractured code.
Yes , we are asking an initial test codeset,and things I described are just a facet of what we do in our application.
So..its a weird world..you get less than your $$ worth when you get freaky fries or a day old burger..and in truth,most things in the world are a ripoff..
I will find some committed people, that can actually take a calculated leap of faith,and Im sure if you check back in a few months, you'll see that not everything in life is a ripoff or fast talking bs
I am only searching for 4..
Sorry you misunderstood the pay thing..we're not in the habit of not paying people, which is why we're around 24 years or so.
seeya
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Nevi wrote: I will find some committed people, that can actually take a calculated leap of faith,and Im sure if you check back in a few months, you'll see that not everything in life is a ripoff or fast talking bs
I hope you also realize our skepticism. You come here just recently, your only posts are to one person who obviously posted some code you liked, another asking for that persons direct contact because they didn't get back to you in time, and then another looking for additional people to hire. You don't know us, and we don't know you from Adam.
And you want code up front, for your app, not just a portfolio, at $84/hr even if I spent a few hours on your work to get a job, you are clear that you don't pay game company wages. Actually, they are pretty poor with starting rates in the teens per hour, it doesn't help the view that you want someone cheap. A game writer could make a mill with a good product, but that is from royalties, on an hour wage he probably made half mine, if the game pans out he is good to go, if it doesn't he keeps trying. I don't work for game companies, though had an offer or three over the years. But I do keep up with the market. Its my living, heck yeah I will keep up with it.
Not everything in life is a ripoff, but the people who can afford to take the time to give you the freebie parts of your application aren't always the ones you want either. Life is two sided, you know which side you are on, we know which side we are on, and everyone is trying to figure out which side the other person is on. Its more than faith, faith doesn't pay for competition gymnastics costs and houses.
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Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau.
Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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El Corazon wrote: at $84/hr even if I spent a few hours on your work to get a job
You're pulling in $84/hour now?!!?? Nice man. Almost makes me think about going solo as well.
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: You're pulling in $84/hour now?!!??
well, that includes all the costs of the company... but running it out of the house, some of those costs reduce my wage costs.... but it helps when you have the contract in hand before your company hits the ground running.
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Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau.
Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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El Corazon wrote: but it helps when you have the contract in hand before your company hits the ground running.
Ah yeah. Well, glad it's working out for ya.
I was thinking about a solo gig too since my current company sucks pay-wise. I have an interview tomorrow though for a normal job that pays well again (for my area), so if I don't get it I may just have to put one of my domains to use and jump overboard.
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: You're pulling in $84/hour now?!!?? Nice man. Almost makes me think about going solo as well.
You're worth every penny.
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: You're worth every penny.
 Thanks man.
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Nevi wrote: Sorry you misunderstood the pay thing..we're not in the habit of not paying people, which is why we're around 24 years or so.
In my experience, when price isn't mentioned up front, companies are trying to rip people off by squeezing whatever they can out of employees that don't know how to negotiate and/or don't know what the company can afford/is willing to pay because all they do is study computer-related materials rather than business skills.
So, if you're not a ripoff, why aren't you posting what you're willing to pay for your area? Even McDonald's will tell you for how much they'll rip you off before you bother to even consider purchasing.
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Hello guys
Sorry if I offended anyone's sensibilities.
Yes, true, I agree with most of what you guys say.
Yes, I looked..actually, I saw lots that I liked, codes etc..Everyone talks about that $mill off applications etc like it happens everyday..it doesnt really,and many go bankrupt from making all the wrong moves..The world is changing,and even US is crumbling under price wars (although..Im in S Africa..but it helps to know the world)
I've found someone to maybe wing it with me a bit, so...all I can say is, I understand all the skepticism,and Ive heard it all before, same as you guys have..I've been through the mill with coders wanting between $25 and $300 and I can tell you some $25'ers can make the $300 guys look like asses ..so dont just be whipping out your monetary blades, in a subject of relatives..In my own field, I earn close to $3 per min but I dont shove that down people's throats like some kinda hotshot..and there are others that earn maybe $500 per second..but these are all relatives.
Someday, some of you may make it big..Time flies..I know many a good coder that got beaten by time and attitude,and now sit home talkin about what they couldve been..Fact- a higher % of coders, with higher skill levels,end up as lower end achievers.Those that may be not so skilled, but have a will and fire,and can take a leap of faith sometimes actually progress.
Nothing I say to you guys can mean anything though..I understand that
Perhaps in some months, hearing a bit from one of your own might sound more convincing.
I just put something out there..Most dont like the things they see,and others have some hope in the unseen things..People do what they have to, to make a life in the world..Some can just demand $84/hr and have no work,and another can accept $25/hr and have 60 hours of work..Coders in India can do stuff for 135 rupees a day..others will work for 700 rupees a day..Not everyone lives on a $ high.
Businesses that used to make $200/hr now cant make ends meet,and some end up closing doors because they cant compete..so, some out there need to get a reality check..The world isnt a cushy place anymore,and maybe you can just demand $84/hr now..because you have enough means to just say no to anything less..but when it comes down to putting bread and butter on the table today, most do what they have to..and its not because people are out to use them..its what the world economics is falling to.
So, ty for the McD ripoff comments etc..as I said, heard all that before.We've also been burned by coders demanding lots more than $84...so, I can be as skeptical as you are
Whats out there, is out there..someone somewhere, needs to earn,and work..it may not be you, but theres always someone Skeptics and Cynics have all the witty comments..The optimist may fall many times,and not give up..but is rewarded in time.
seeyaaaa
Best wishes
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Nevi wrote: Sorry if I offended anyone's sensibilities.
I'm not offended at all! I don't think El Corazon is either. No worries.
Nevi wrote: so, some out there need to get a reality check
I totally agree. I think my point is to be upfront as much as possible with other parties. If I'm a company that has the money to pay more but don't because they want to be cheap, I think that's wrong. If you only have so much budget and are upfront with employees with what they can expect, then it's their problem if they don't like it because they agreed to the amount.
Well, that's how I see it at least.
Nevi wrote: so, I can be as skeptical as you are
Agreed. I've given a few interviews myself, and I so know where you are coming from.
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hi
I understand your shock...Im familiar with lotsa coders that cant produce squat either,but are quick to make monetary demands..everyone thats bought a book is a coder nowadays..but its a competitive world,and very difficult allround..Ive been in the trenches, so I know what its like to hunt,and get disappointed.
What I am interested in are the following types of codesets:
1- the 'contour' type functionality like in coreldraw- see image ..I think your raytracing background allows you this easily.
2- To be able to copy/paste vector formats between applications/import /save
3- Ongoing modifications to vector abilities with flattening,welding etc...creating overlap edges on vector layers.
4- Image tracing from eg bmp/jpeg to much simplified outlines ( for eg lasercut outlines etc..so generally working with svg..emf ..eps etc..)
5- Node manipulation within grouped vectors/Enveloping effects
6- realtime simulation and effects of fabric wrapping etc on vector based shapes.
7- creation of simple avatars..eg cap shapes/shirt shapes
8- Creation of application architecture..sidetype docker actions,floating dialogs..ability to create from diagram mockups etc with minimal supervision.
9- light web developments
10- Generally many aspects of vector manipulation and abilities.
If the above stuff is up your alley, and you can produce something on #1 for a start,and its really solid functioning,then I'd say theres potential. We're not Microsoft, but we're not the 2bit faggy types either..and youre not required to build a cad program in 3 days..for $5..lol.If you have a bit of patience,and if youre possibly prepared to grow with a co..and if you have the tools to get the job done,then not everything in the world is bs and $5.
seeya
Nevi
efectnevi@yahoo.com
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