Learn how to create various odd shapes.
How to Draw Shapes with Visual Basic and GDI: Crescent Moons, Hearts, Spirals, and More
Published 02/09/2015
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Rotating Text with GDI and Visual Basic
Published 02/02/2015
You can create words and fonts that display at any angle. All it takes is a Windows Forms project and a little know-how.
Animation in VB.NET, Part 3
Published 08/09/2011
Richard Newcombe takes a look at Bitmap Animations in VB.NET. VB6 made extensive use of API's to load and initialize large quantities of smaller images. .NET has the GDI+ dynamic library, with a large selection of graphic classes and functions, which means that we no longer require API's to manipulate images.
Creating your own Tetris game with VB.NET - Part 3
Published 04/14/2010
In this part of my series, I am going to cover the whole creation of all the shapes, and the game playing methods.
Displaying and Customizing Images from a Database
Published 04/30/2009
Discover how to render an image directly from a database using an IHttpHandler and how to modify the image on its way to the client using GDI+.
Creating a Rounded Panel Control
Published 12/11/2008
Round those corners and make your user interfaces a little jazzier with a rounded rectangle Panel control; a fun chunk of code to incorporate into your application.
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Control Statements and Basic Loops in C++/CLI
Published 03/02/2015
Become more proficient on the usage of statements to control the flow of execution through a C++/CLI application.
Processing Things in C# with the Process Class
Published 03/04/2015
Explore new ways to run processes under Windows. Some might even surprise you.
Switching Input Languages Dynamically with Visual Basic
Published 03/09/2015
You can change your input language dynamically. Make it easier for those who speak other languages to use your software.
Maker Project: Creating a Garage Door Opener
Published 02/06/2015
Have you ever wanted to control your garage door from your smartphone? Here is your chance. Get your hands dirty with an Arduino Garage Door Controller.
