microsoft / microsoft/DxCapsViewer

Show all supported formats

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enhancement
Dominant language
C++
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Description

For DXGI devices, the tool shows just the 'optional' support for formats leaving the rest defined by feature level.

It would be useful to have all the 'required' formats displayed at least in an opt-in mode as the Microsoft docs can be hard to navigate.

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Research direction

Start by running dxcapsviewer.exe and inspecting the current DXGI format display, then compare its optional-format output with the Microsoft feature-level requirements. Done means an opt-in view shows all required formats alongside the existing optional support. The issue names no source files or tests, so locating the relevant display code will require repository exploration.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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