How can I get the WM_INPUT event?

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sswift (Posted 2009) [#1]

I need to know how to do this because pointer ballistics are making my game unplayable on systems where people have enabled it. Here is information on the WM_INPUT event as it pertains to the mouse: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb206183%28VS.85%29.aspx I found this code for getitng events in BlitzMax but the most recent example at the bottom no longer works: http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=50175#558050 Also, I'd rather not have a window sitting on the screen or on the start menu bar, which I suspect doing this will result in. And I'm also concerned that doing this will somehow screw up getting events the normal way, though I pretty sure it won't.

Blueapples (Posted 2009) [#2]

What engine are you using? I kind of doubt that a custom message pump will work with any engine since they are usually going to have their own message pump. Trying to get a message in two loops won't be predicable and multiple winprocs just doesn't work.

sswift (Posted 2009) [#3]

Multiple winprocs is perfectly fine. Also, I got this working already. See the thread on code "you might find useful."