Graphics Overview (Windows Forms)

GDI+ is a Graphics Device Interface that enables programmers to write device-independent applications. The services of GDI+ are exposed through a set of managed classes.

In This Section

Overview of Graphics
Provides a general introduction to GDI+.

Three Categories of Graphics Services
Describes the three categories that make up programming with GDI+.

Structure of the Graphics Interface
Describes the managed class interface of GDI+.

Reference

System.Drawing
Provides access to GDI+ basic graphics functionality.

System.Drawing.Drawing2D
Provides advanced two-dimensional and vector graphics functionality.

System.Drawing.Imaging
Provides advanced GDI+ imaging functionality.

System.Drawing.Text
Provides advanced GDI+ typography functionality.

System.Drawing.Printing
Provides print-related services.

TextRenderer
Provides GDI text drawing and measuring functionality.