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Getting Started with Graphics Programming

Introduction to GDI+

A GDI+ Introduction for Visual Basic 6 Programmers

GDI+ FAQ main index

tags draw, drawing, graphics, GDI+

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Microsoft.Net Drawing Namespaces 

System.Drawing Namespace


The Microsoft.Net System.Drawing namespace provides access to GDI+ basic graphics functionality. 

 

System.Drawing.Drawing2D Namespace

 

The System.Drawing.Drawing2D namespace provide advanced two-dimensional and vector graphics functionality.


This namespace includes the gradient brushes, the Matrix class (used to define geometric transforms), and the GraphicsPath class.
 

System.Drawing.Imaging Namespace

 

The System.Drawing.Imaging namespace provides advanced GDI+ imaging functionality. Basic graphics functionality is provided by the System.Drawing namespace.


The Metafile class provides methods for recording and saving metafiles. The Encoder class enables users to extend GDI+ to support any image format. The PropertyItem class provides methods for storing and retrieving metadata in image files.
 

System.Drawing.Text Namespace

 

The System.Drawing.Text namespace provides advanced GDI+ typography functionality.


Basic graphics functionality is provided by the System.Drawing namespace. The classes in this namespace allow users to create and use collections of fonts.

 

Getting Started with Graphics Programming 

 

These MSDN 'How to' articles shows how to get started using GDI+ in a Windows Forms application.

How to: Create Graphics Objects for Drawing
Shows how to create a Graphics object for drawing.
How to: Create a Pen
Shows how to create a pen.
How to: Set the Color of a Pen
Demonstrates how to set the color of a pen.
How to: Create a Solid Brush
Describes how to create a solid brush.
How to: Draw a Line on a Windows Form
Demonstrates how to draw a line.
How to: Draw an Outlined Shape
Describes how to draw a shape.
How to: Draw a Filled Rectangle on a Windows Form
Explains how to draw a rectangle.
How to: Draw a Filled Ellipse on a Windows Form
Shows how to draw a filled ellipse.
How to: Draw Text on a Windows Form
Describes how to draw text.
How to: Draw Vertical Text on a Windows Form
Shows how to draw vertical text.
How to: Render Images with GDI+
Demonstrates how to draw images.
How to: Create a Shaped Windows Form
Explains how to change the shape of a form.
How to: Copy Pixels for Reducing Flicker in Windows Forms
Explains how to copy pixels from one area to another.
 

 

 



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