Chapter 8. .NET Graphics Using GDI+

Topics in This Chapter

  • Graphics Overview: The first step in working with GDI+ is to understand how to create and use a Graphics object. This section looks at how this object is created and used to handle the Paint event.

  • Using the Graphics Object to Create Shapes: .NET offers a variety of standard geometric shapes that can be drawn in outline form or filled in. The GraphicsPath class serves as a container that enables geometric shapes to be connected.

  • Using Pens and Brushes: Pens are used to draw shapes in outline form in different colors and widths; a brush is used to fill in shapes and create solid and gradient patterns.

  • Color: Colors may be defined according to red/green/blue (RGB) values or hue/saturation/brightness ...

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