microsoft / microsoft/DirectXShaderCompiler

Dxbc to Dxil conversion failure

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bug dxilconv
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Description

When trying to convert a dxbc shader to a dxil shader the dxbc2dxil command line tool simply prints "Conversion failed - error code 0x8007007e".
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Research direction

Start with the dxbc2dxil command-line tool and reproduce the reported conversion failure using the available DXBC shader and error code 0x8007007e. Gather the missing reproduction details, identify why conversion fails, and confirm that the same shader converts successfully without the error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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