System.Drawing.Drawing2D Namespace ()

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System.Drawing.Drawing2D Namespace

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

The following table lists some of the important classes and enumerations in theSystem.Drawing.Drawing2D namespace, grouped into categories.

Class category	Details
Graphics and Graphics paths	The GraphicsState and GraphicsContainer classes report information about the current Graphics object. GraphicsPath classes represent a series of lines and curves. The GraphicsPathIterator and PathData classes provide detailed information about the contents of a GraphicsPath object.
Matrix and transformation related types	The Matrix class represents a matrix for geometric transforms. The MatrixOrder enumeration specifies the order for matrix transformations.
Brush classes	The PathGradientBrush and HatchBrush classes enable you to fill shapes with either a gradient, or hatch pattern, respectively.
Enumeration related to lines	The LineCap and CustomLineCap enumerations enable you to specify cap styles for a line. The, LineJoin enumeration enables you to specify how two lines are joined in a path. The PenAlignment enumeration enables you specify the alignment of the drawing tip, when you draw a line. The PenType enumeration specifies the pattern a line should be filled with.
Enumerations related to filling shapes and paths	The HatchStyle enumeration specifies fill styles for a HatchBrush. The Blend class specifies a blend pattern for a LinearGradientBrush. The FillMode enumeration specifies the fill style for a GraphicsPath.

Caution:
Classes in the System.Drawing.Drawing2D namespace are not supported for use in a Windows or ASP.NET service. Attempting to use these classes in one of these application types may produce unexpected problems, such as diminished service performance and run-time exceptions.

Classes

	Class	Description
	AdjustableArrowCap	Represents an adjustable arrow-shaped line cap. This class cannot be inherited.
	Blend	Defines a blend pattern for a LinearGradientBrush object. This class cannot be inherited.
	ColorBlend	Defines arrays of colors and positions used for interpolating color blending in a multicolor gradient. This class cannot be inherited.
	CustomLineCap	Encapsulates a custom user-defined line cap.
	GraphicsContainer	Represents the internal data of a graphics container. This class is used when saving the state of a Graphics object using the BeginContainer and EndContainer methods. This class cannot be inherited.
	GraphicsPath	Represents a series of connected lines and curves. This class cannot be inherited.
	GraphicsPathIterator	Provides the ability to iterate through subpaths in a GraphicsPath and test the types of shapes contained in each subpath. This class cannot be inherited.
	GraphicsState	Represents the state of a Graphics object. This object is returned by a call to the BeginContainer methods. This class cannot be inherited.
	HatchBrush	Defines a rectangular brush with a hatch style, a foreground color, and a background color. This class cannot be inherited.
	LinearGradientBrush	Encapsulates a Brush with a linear gradient. This class cannot be inherited.
	Matrix	Encapsulates a 3-by-3 affine matrix that represents a geometric transform. This class cannot be inherited.
	PathData	Contains the graphical data that makes up a GraphicsPath object. This class cannot be inherited.
	PathGradientBrush	Encapsulates a Brush object that fills the interior of a GraphicsPath object with a gradient. This class cannot be inherited.
	RegionData	Encapsulates the data that makes up a Region object. This class cannot be inherited.

Enumerations

	Enumeration	Description
	CombineMode	Specifies how different clipping regions can be combined.
	CompositingMode	Specifies how the source colors are combined with the background colors.
	CompositingQuality	Specifies the quality level to use during compositing.
	CoordinateSpace	Specifies the system to use when evaluating coordinates.
	DashCap	Specifies the type of graphic shape to use on both ends of each dash in a dashed line.
	DashStyle	Specifies the style of dashed lines drawn with a Pen object.
	FillMode	Specifies how the interior of a closed path is filled.
	FlushIntention	Specifies whether commands in the graphics stack are terminated (flushed) immediately or executed as soon as possible.
	HatchStyle	Specifies the different patterns available for HatchBrush objects.
	InterpolationMode	The InterpolationMode enumeration specifies the algorithm that is used when images are scaled or rotated.
	LinearGradientMode	Specifies the direction of a linear gradient.
	LineCap	Specifies the available cap styles with which a Pen object can end a line.
	LineJoin	Specifies how to join consecutive line or curve segments in a figure (subpath) contained in a GraphicsPath object.
	MatrixOrder	Specifies the order for matrix transform operations.
	PathPointType	Specifies the type of point in a GraphicsPath object.
	PenAlignment	Specifies the alignment of a Pen object in relation to the theoretical, zero-width line.
	PenType	Specifies the type of fill a Pen object uses to fill lines.
	PixelOffsetMode	Specifies how pixels are offset during rendering.
	QualityMode	Specifies the overall quality when rendering GDI+ objects.
	SmoothingMode	Specifies whether smoothing (antialiasing) is applied to lines and curves and the edges of filled areas.
	WarpMode	Specifies the type of warp transformation applied in a Warp method.
	WrapMode	Specifies how a texture or gradient is tiled when it is smaller than the area being filled.

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