Latest Version To Use With Vb.Net 2003 1.1 Framework

Matt2007 · Post by **Matt2007** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:35 pm

I have version 1.1 of Irrlicht.

Vb.net 2003 1.1 framework with dx9

I have had it for awhile now and just started using it again.

I converted the terrain sample, it works great but my cpu goes
to 100%, as soon as I end it I drop right back down to like 2% or
4%.

The terrain c++ sample runs at 100% also

The hello world vb sample runs at 100% also

Does everyone experience this?

I can't dispose the device any way, GC.Collect doesn't work either

I did download th CP wrapper that is out there but I am not able
to make a reference to it(invalid dll, Copying it to the bin didn't work either) and I also will have to upgrade to net 2.0 which I don't want to
do because I have a phone modem, to big of a download.

Can someone tell what is the latest and best version to use in my
situation.

I am a little confused with all of the Irrlicht stuff I am seeing.
which

Thanks

stodge · Post by **stodge** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:41 pm

Graphical (i.e. 3D) games typically consume 100% CPU as they need every available CPU cycle for AI, fancy graphics and game logic.

Braneloc · Post by **Braneloc** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:12 am

Without .Net2.0 there are a lot of things that won't run properly.. not just Irrlicht. You might be able to find it on a magazine CD, or get someone else to download a copy to your memory stick or something.

Don't forget, .Net 3.0 is already in beta and available, 1.1 is way, way behind. Most people are developing with 2.0, and the 2.0 download won't take more than a few hours dialup depending on your speed.

I'd actually recommend getting hold of C# or VB express from Microsoft, I seem to remember you used to be able to order them on a CD as well as a download, though don't quote me on that. It will solve a large number of problems related to framework versions, give you a better development environment and the pricetag of actually free can't be beaten.

Upgrade already.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/

(As to the 100% CPU, that's what graphics programs do, you can write them to use less CPU time and only update when you want, but very few people bother doing so except with editors and design software as opposed to games/demos)