Basics

A basic introduction can be found there: lwks.com in post # 143763 (author “jwrl”).

Template for creating effects

• It shows a program structure that you can complete with your Code.

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Details:

The following chapters assume that you understood the above linked introduction.

• File Header

• Inputs

• Samplers

• Parameters and more
  • Setting up the user settings tab
  • Variables, Auto-synced parameters und Definitions, Swizzle operators

• Definitions and declarations

• Functions

• Shaders

• Techniques

• Cross-platform compatibility