# SDL_GetDirect3D9AdapterIndex

Get the D3D9 adapter index that matches the specified display.

## Header File

Defined in [<SDL3/SDL_system.h>](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_system.h)

## Syntax

```c
int SDL_GetDirect3D9AdapterIndex(SDL_DisplayID displayID);
```

## Function Parameters

|                                |               |                                       |
| ------------------------------ | ------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| [SDL_DisplayID](SDL_DisplayID) | **displayID** | the instance of the display to query. |

## Return Value

(int) Returns the D3D9 adapter index on success or -1 on failure; call
[SDL_GetError](SDL_GetError)() for more information.

## Remarks

The returned adapter index can be passed to `IDirect3D9::CreateDevice` and
controls on which monitor a full screen application will appear.

## Version

This function is available since SDL 3.2.0.

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[CategoryAPI](CategoryAPI), [CategoryAPIFunction](CategoryAPIFunction), [CategorySystem](CategorySystem)

