Lines, Curves, and Shapes

The vector graphics portion of GDI+ is used to draw lines, draw curves, and to draw and fill shapes.

In This Section

Vector Graphics Overview
Discusses vector graphics.

Pens, Lines, and Rectangles in GDI+
Discusses drawing lines and rectangles.

Ellipses and Arcs in GDI+
Defines arcs and ellipses and identifies the classes needed to draw them.

Polygons in GDI+
Defines polygons and identifies the classes needed to draw them.

Cardinal Splines in GDI+
Defines cardinal splines and identifies the classes needed to draw them.

Bézier Splines in GDI+
Defines Bezier splines and identifies the classes needed to draw them.

Graphics Paths in GDI+
Describes paths and how to create and draw them.

Brushes and Filled Shapes in GDI+
Describes brush types and how to use them.

Open and Closed Curves in GDI+
Defines open and closed curves and how to draw and fill them.

Regions in GDI+
Describes the methods associated with regions.

Restricting the Drawing Surface in GDI+
Describes clipping and how to use it.

Antialiasing with Lines and Curves
Defines antialiasing and how use antialiasing when drawing lines and curves.