How-to Topics (Direct2D)
The topics in this section provide examples that show how to accomplish a variety of tasks with Direct2D.
In this section
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| How to Clip to a Geometric Mask |
Shows how to clip a region with layers. |
| How to Clip with Axis Aligned Rects |
Shows how to clip a region with an axis-aligned clip rectangle. |
| How to Draw a Bitmap |
Shows how to render bitmaps with Direct2D. |
| How to Draw and Fill a Basic Shape |
This topic describes how to draw a basic shape. |
| How to Draw and Fill a Complex Shape |
Direct2D provides the ID2D1PathGeometry interface for describing complex shapes that can contain curves, arcs, and lines. This topic describes how to define and render a path geometry. |
| How to Draw Text |
Shows how to render text with Direct2D. |
| How to Ensure That Your Application Displays Properly on High-DPI Displays |
Describes how to create a window the displays properly on high-DPI displays. |
| How to Load a Bitmap from a File |
Shows how to load a Direct2D bitmap from an image file. |
| How to Load a Bitmap from a Resource |
Shows how to load a Direct2D bitmap stored as an application resource. |
| How to Use a Bitmap as an Opacity Mask |
Shows how to clip a region with bitmap masks. |
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