Pro .NET 2.0 Graphics Programming

Whether you are using Windows Forms to build rich-client business applications, or the ASP. NET 2.0 framework to build powerful web applications or web services, the use of well-designed graphics will greatly enhance their usability, impact, and visual appeal. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of graphics in . NET applications and aims to provide you with all the information you need to build effective custom controls.

The opening section of the book investigates the . NET Framework classes that implement graphics. It covers all of the classes, methods, and techniques needed to create, manipulate, and display precise graphics in a form, a page being sent to a printer, or an image.

On this foundation, the second section describes how to design and build effective custom controls for use in a business environment. Topics covered include building composite controls, implementing keyboard navigation, and enhancing design-time support.

The final section of the book explores the use of GDI+ and ASP. NET to build custom controls that can provide reusable, GUI components for web projects, and to deliver customized graphics over the Internet.