From c8e66967162ab0991d7a765a27b87291d70d1cc9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mandar Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2015 18:44:30 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Add documentation for the Open method in the joystick class. --- docs/user/device/Joystick.dox | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 43 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/user/device/Joystick.dox b/docs/user/device/Joystick.dox index 73d32d073a..aa8612e785 100644 --- a/docs/user/device/Joystick.dox +++ b/docs/user/device/Joystick.dox @@ -10,9 +10,52 @@ * src/kits/device/Joystick.cpp hrev48613 */ +/*! + \file Joystick.h + \ingroup device + \brief BJoystick class definition. +*/ + +/*! + \class Joystick + \ingroup device + \brief Class that provides an interface to a joystick and other similar game + controllers. + + This class adds support for joysticks and other similar game controllers + through game ports, both, on cards and some build-in ports. + + The class also provides two modes - standard and enhanced +*/ + /*! \fn int32 BJoystick::CountDevices() \brief Count the number of joysticks connected. \return The number of joystick devices connected. */ + +/*! + \fn status_t BJoystick::Open(const char *portname, bool enhanced) + \brief Open a specific game port. + + This method can be used to open the game port specified by the parameter + \c portname amd also allows you to specify whether to use enhanced mode or + not. + + Enhanced mode adds support for up to 32 buttons per joystick, an indefinite + number of axes and thumb controls, and also allows you to connect multiple + joysticks to a single game port. It provides several methods to determine + the state of a joystick and also a preference application. + + Enhanced mode also provides a mechanism to determine what joysticks are + available and what types of and how many controls are available on them. + + \param portname The name of the game port to be opened. + \param enhanced Specifies whether to use enhanced mode while opening the port. + \return B_BAD_VALUE if portname is null. + B_ERROR if the specified port is unable to open or if portname is not valid. + A positive integer if the port is opened succesfully. + \see CountDevices() + GetDeviceName() +*/