Using Managed Graphics Classes
The following topics describe how to use the GDI+ API in the managed class framework.
In This Section
- Getting Started with Graphics Programming
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Describes how to accomplish basic tasks with GDI+.
- Using a Pen to Draw Lines and Shapes
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Demonstrates how to construct a pen and use it to draw a variety of lines and shapes.
- Using a Brush to Fill Shapes
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Demonstrates how to construct a brush and fill shapes with a variety of effects.
- Using a Gradient Brush to Fill Shapes
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Shows how to create and use different types of gradient brushes.
- Working with Images, Bitmaps, Icons, and Metafiles
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Demonstrates how to construct and manipulate images.
- Alpha Blending Lines and Fills
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Demonstrates how to achieve transparency for shapes and lines.
- Using Fonts and Text
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Shows how to draw text and use fonts and font families.
- Constructing and Drawing Curves
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Shows how to draw Cardinal and Bezier splines.
- Constructing and Drawing Paths
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Shows how to create figures using paths.
- Transformations
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Demonstrates matrix transformations.
- Using Graphics Containers
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Shows how to manage graphics object state and nested graphics containers.
- Using Regions
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Demonstrates hit testing and clipping with regions.
- Recoloring Images
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Demonstrates various aspects of manipulating colors.
- Double Buffered Graphics
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Demonstrates how to reduce flicker with double buffering.
