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# C/C++ API Usage
This document describes how to use the Parsec Virtual Display Driver (VDD) C/C++ API, as defined in `core/parsec-vdd.h`. For full project details, see the [README](../README.md) and [PARSEC_VDD_SPECS.md](./PARSEC_VDD_SPECS.md). For code example, see `core/vdd-demo.cc`.
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## Overview
Parsec VDD enables creation and management of virtual displays on Windows 10+ systems. The C/C++ API allows direct control over the driver, including querying status, adding/removing displays, and updating device state.
- Up to **8 virtual displays** per adapter (default).
- Supports high resolutions and refresh rates (see the [specs](./PARSEC_VDD_SPECS.md)).
- Can be used independently of the Parsec app.
Check out the README to install the driver.
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## API Reference
With C++ include, you should add using namespace `parsec_vdd`.
### Device Status
```c
enum DeviceStatus {
DEVICE_OK = 0, // Ready to use
DEVICE_INACCESSIBLE, // Inaccessible
DEVICE_UNKNOWN, // Unknown status
DEVICE_UNKNOWN_PROBLEM, // Unknown problem
DEVICE_DISABLED, // Device is disabled
DEVICE_DRIVER_ERROR, // Device encountered error
DEVICE_RESTART_REQUIRED, // Must restart PC to use (could ignore but would have issue)
DEVICE_DISABLED_SERVICE, // Service is disabled
DEVICE_NOT_INSTALLED // Driver is not installed
};
```
#### Query Device Status
```c
DeviceStatus QueryDeviceStatus(const GUID *classGuid, const char *deviceId);
```
- Checks the status of a device by class GUID and hardware ID.
- Returns a `DeviceStatus` value.
### Device Handle Management
#### Open Device Handle
```c
HANDLE OpenDeviceHandle(const GUID *interfaceGuid);
```
- Opens a handle to the device interface.
- Returns `INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE` or a valid handle.
#### Close Device Handle
```c
void CloseDeviceHandle(HANDLE handle);
```
- Closes a previously opened device handle.
### VDD Core Operations
#### Constants
| Constant | Value | Description |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| `VDD_DISPLAY_ID` | `"PSCCDD0"` | Display device ID |
| `VDD_DISPLAY_NAME` | `"ParsecVDA"` | Display name |
| `VDD_ADAPTER_GUID` | `{00b41627-04c4-429e-a26e-0265cf50c8fa}`| Adapter GUID |
| `VDD_CLASS_GUID` | `{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}`| Device class GUID |
| `VDD_HARDWARE_ID` | `"Root\\Parsec\\VDA"` | Hardware ID |
| `VDD_MAX_DISPLAYS` | `8` | Maximum virtual displays |
#### IOCTL Codes
```c
enum VddCtlCode {
VDD_IOCTL_ADD = 0x0022e004,
VDD_IOCTL_REMOVE = 0x0022a008,
VDD_IOCTL_UPDATE = 0x0022a00c,
VDD_IOCTL_VERSION = 0x0022e010,
VDD_IOCTL_UNKONWN = 0x0022a00c,
};
```
#### Generic DeviceIoControl
```c
DWORD VddIoControl(HANDLE vdd, VddCtlCode code, const void *data, size_t size);
```
- Sends an IOCTL to the VDD device.
#### Query Driver Version
```c
int VddVersion(HANDLE vdd);
```
- Returns the minor version of the VDD driver.
#### Update/Ping VDD
```c
void VddUpdate(HANDLE vdd);
```
- Should be called periodically (<100ms) to keep displays alive.
#### Add Virtual Display
```c
int VddAddDisplay(HANDLE vdd);
```
- Adds a new virtual display.
- Returns the index of the added display.
#### Remove Virtual Display
```c
void VddRemoveDisplay(HANDLE vdd, int index);
```
- Removes the display at the given index.
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## Example Usage
Check out [core/vdd-demo.cc](/core/vdd-demo.cc).
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## Display Modes & Specs
See [PARSEC_VDD_SPECS.md](./PARSEC_VDD_SPECS.md) for supported resolutions and refresh rates.
## Further Reading
- [README.md](../README.md): Project overview, app features, and installation.
- [PARSEC_VDD_SPECS.md](./PARSEC_VDD_SPECS.md): Supported display modes and technical specs.
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