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[dxsdk-d3dx] D3DXEffect not link on compile ? #50818

@TokyoSU

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@TokyoSU

Describe the bug
When using dxsdk-d3dx, the effect library for D3DX9 seem to not include symbol, i get unresolved external symbol with _IID_ID3DXEffectStateManager and _IID_ID3DXEffect.

Environment

  • OS: Windows 11
  • Compiler: MSVC (Visual Studio 2026 Community Edition)

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. ./vcpkg install dxsdk-d3dx:x86-windows
  2. Query the IID_ID3DXEffect from a LPD3DXBASEFFECT.
  3. Build it and see the linker error.

Expected behavior
Should include D3DXEffect.

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Additional context
Already including <dxsdk-d3dx/d3dx9.h> and vcpkg already include the .lib by default.

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