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Direct2D is a 2D graphics application programming interface (API), part of DirectX designed by Microsoft for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. It might also be ported to Windows Vista.[1] Direct2D is designed to be fast and provide high quality 2D graphics while maintaining interoperability with GDI, GDI+ and Direct3D.[2] Direct2D does not use the COM run time in any way.[3]

Direct2D also features DirectWrite, a new API for improved reading and text effects amongst more modern display screens LCDs, along with improved antialiasing and Y-Direction Antialiasing, and ClearType technologies. This will be available amongst all applications. It also comes with improved Unicode availability with script support which will allow for greater worldwide distribution for international applications.

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ http://blogs.technet.com/thomasolsen/archive/2008/10/29/introducing-the-microsoft-direct2d-api.aspx
  2. ^ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd370990(VS.85).aspx
  3. ^ http://blogs.technet.com/MarkLawrence/
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