is it possible to compile a shader to a file?

[Richy]

Hi, I am finding myself with more and more shaders that have to be
compiled each time I run my system, is there a way of compiling
shaders to a file? Either a binary file that can be loaded in or an
intermediate file (non-text) that would enable all my shaders to
compile quicker?

Thanks,

Richard

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Post by Richy
Hi, I am finding myself with more and more shaders that have to be
compiled each time I run my system, is there a way of compiling
shaders to a file? Either a binary file that can be loaded in or an
intermediate file (non-text) that would enable all my shaders to
compile quicker?

Assuming D3D9, take a look at the D3DX shader functions like
D3DXCompileShader. You can then save the blob from that function and
then load it from a file and directly use it in
IDirect3DDevice9::CreatePixelShader, etc.

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Oh, I just noticed you posted to the managed newsgroup. Are you using
SlimDX or Managed DirectX?