GETJOYSTICKTYPE

Syntax

INT = GETJOYSTICKTYPE(opt device as INT)

Description

Returns the type of a joystick device

Parameters

device - Optional device number. Default is 0 or the first joystick attached to the system

Return value

One of the following constants:

@JOYTYPE_UNKNOWN

@JOYTYPE_TRADITIONAL

@JOYTYPE_FLIGHTSTICK

@JOYTYPE_GAMEPAD

@JOYTYPE_RUDDER

@JOYTYPE_WHEEL

@JOYTYPE_HEADTRACKER

Remarks

A screen must be open or DirectInput initialized manually before using this function.

Example usage

IF GETJOYSTICKTYPE(0) = @JOYTYPE_GAMEPAD
    PRINT "Its a gamepad!"
ENDIF