From:	Fabrice ILPONSE <fabrice AT trash DOT lip6 DOT fr>
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: drawing methods
Date:	Thu, 18 Dec 1997 11:25:06 +0100
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Ionicis wrote:
> 
> What's the fastest, best looking (meaning no "flicker" when redrawing
> screen) animation method for use with mode 13h?  I made a beginner's
> (which I am) graphics program, which moves a box around according to
> your keystrokes.  However, everytime the box moves it flickers.  The
> "method" I'm using is to first clear the screen (totally black) and then
> draw the box.  I know this method probably sucks, but I was just
> wondering what's the best method for flicker-less animation.
> Thanks!
> 
> Ionicis

- Bank swapping. Not possible in normal 13h mode. You can try mode X but
you've got to manage some bit plans.

- Blitting. Easy but slower than swapping!!

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