Setup PIX, and use it to capture frames and analyse draw calls. This section covers the setup, system monitor, capturing a frame, and the first steps in analysing data.
PIX Setup and Getting Started
PIX is a debugging and perfomance tool that runs on the development computer, communicating with a PIX engine running on the Xbox One console. It is installed along with the rest of the Xbox One XDK, and is designed to work closely with Direct3D 11.x and Direct3D 12.x.
PIX System Monitor
The PIX System Monitor provides real-time continuous capture of performance data when an app is running in the game partition on Xbox One.
Capturing a PIX Frame
PIX provides options for capturing a frame, including capture next frame, timing capture, function summary capture, and continuous timing capture.
Analyzing PIX Data
Use PIX to analyze draw calls.