[sunshineaks]

I am trying to code a program in C++ to capture images from multiple web cams simultaneously and save them automatically with minimum delay. I also want the program to be able to alter the properties of the webcam when required. I was thinking I could use the samples on Platform SDK (directshow – AMCap) but I haven’t been able to build them. When I tried to build them using the C++ compiler, I kept getting errors like syntax errors and missing header file. I am using visual studio 2008 on XP (O.S). Can you please tell me what I have to do after installing Platform SDK and Visual C++ compiler? I would also appreciate other suggestions. Thanks in advance!

[Gene Poole]

Have you installed the DirectX SDK?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en#dx

[sunshineaks]

yes i did... which version do u suggest i use?

[Gene Poole]

I don't have any idea. I just noticed that you were using a DirectX API call and thought that not having the SDK installed might be the source of your errors.

[sunshineaks]

can u plz tell me what exactly i should be doing ( attaching library files, defining the path) after installing vs cpp compiler and platform SDK, because i am not sure if i am doing it the right way... thanks in advance !

[Gene Poole]

I'm sorry, but I really have no idea. I've never done any DirectX stuff nor messed with any of the platform SDK samples. I merely noticed in your original post that you were using a DirectX API call but didn't mention whether you had installed the DirectX SDK or not. Lack of the DirectX SDK would certainly cause errors like you describe.