Getting Started with DirectDraw (Windows CE 5.0)

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DirectDraw® is a low-level application programming interface (API) for graphics. It controls memory, the hardware blitter, and surface flipping operations. DirectDraw is a software interface that provides direct access to display devices while maintaining compatibility with the Windows CE graphics device interface (GDI).

Use DirectDraw to create and manage memory surfaces. The primary DirectDraw surface is the screen. For complete information about DirectDraw surfaces, see the following topics.

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Why Use DirectDraw?

DirectDraw Middleware Architecture

Cooperative Levels

Display Modes

See Also

DirectDraw Application Development | Working with DirectDraw Objects | Working with DirectDraw Surfaces | Working with DirectDraw Palettes | Working with DirectDraw Clippers | Advanced DirectDraw Information

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