C# Graphics Programming by Rod Stephens

Section 1: Using Graphics, Pens, and Brushes 2

Getting a Graphics Object 3

Using a Graphics Object 5

Creating Pens 8

Creating Brushes 11

Section 1 Wrap-up 14

Section 2: Using Advanced Pens and Brushes 15

Custom Dash Patterns 15

Longitudinal Stripes 16

Custom End Caps 18

Linear Gradient Brushes 19

Path Gradient Brushes 21

Section 2 Wrap-up 22

Section 3: Drawing Text 23

Drawing Simple Text 23

Using Layout Rectangles 24

Section 3 Wrap-up 28

Section 4: Manipulating Images 28

Creating and Loading Bitmaps 29

Manipulating Bitmaps 31

Saving Image Files 33

Section 4 Wrap-up 35

Section 5: Using Transformations 35

Basic Transformations 35

World Coordinate Mapping 38

Section 5 Wrap-up 42

Section 6: Printing 42

Using PrintPage 43

Using Other Event Handlers 46

Printing Transformations 48

Section 6 Wrap-up 51

Section 7: Using WPF Graphics 51

Decorative Controls 51

Shape Controls 52

Brushes 56

Section 7 Wrap-up 60

Section 8: Building FlowDocuments 60

BlockUIContainer 61

List 61

Paragraph 61

Section 61

Table 61

Section 8 Wrap-up 63

Conclusion 64

About Rod Stephens 65

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