DirectX Shader Compiler
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DirectX Shader Compiler Redistributable Package
This package contains a copy of the DirectX Shader Compiler redistributable and its associated development headers.
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The included licenses apply to the following files:
| License file | Applies to |
|---|---|
| LICENSE-MS.txt | dxil.dll |
| LICENSE-LLVM.txt | all other files |
Changelog
Version 1.7.2207
DX Compiler release for July 2022. Contains shader model 6.7 and many bug fixes and improvements, such as:
- Features: Shader Model 6.7 includes support for Raw Gather, Programmable Offsets, QuadAny/QuadAll, WaveOpsIncludeHelperLanes, and more!
- Platforms: ARM64 support
- HLSL 2021 : Enable “using” keyword
- Optimizations: Loop unrolling and dead code elimination improvements
- Developer tools: Improved disassembly output
The package includes dxc.exe, dxcompiler.dll, corresponding lib and headers, and dxil.dll for x64 and, for the first time, arm64 platforms!
The new DirectX 12 Agility SDK (Microsoft.Direct3D.D3D12 nuget package) and a hardware driver with appropriate support are required to run shader model 6.7 shaders. Please see https://aka.ms/directx12agility for details.
The SPIR-V backend of the compiler has been enabled in this release. Please note that Microsoft does not perform testing/verification of the SPIR-V backend.
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