Comment Feed for Channel 9 - Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite http://ecn.channel9.msdn.com/o9/previewImages/100/429589_100x75.jpg Channel 9 - Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite Direct2D and DirectWrite are latest additions to the DirectX family of APIs. Learn how you can enhance your application experience with resolution independent, high-performance vector graphics using Direct2D. Use ClearType and OpenType font technologies to layout beautiful text with advanced typography within your GDI and Direct2D applications. Also learn how you can port your GDI code to Direct2D and DirectWrite, and understand how to interoperate with other Windows graphics APIs. Leonardo Blanco Leonardo Blanco has been at Microsoft since 1996. He is a Principal Development Lead in the Windows Desktop and Graphics Technologies team, where he focuses on development and maintenance of existing and new mainstream graphics APIs for Windows. During the Window Vista timeframe, Leonardo worked on the graphics stack that forms the basis of the Windows Presentation Foundation, most notably the composition and animation engines. He also helped build the Windows Vista Desktop Window Manager, which is responsible for Aero Glass and the Flip3D effect. Prior to Windows Vista, Leonardo worked on Windows CE, delivering multimedia technologies to both mobile and embedded devices. Leonardo holds a degree in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. Kam VedBrat Hi, I'm Kam VedBrat, and I'm the Lead Program Manager for Mainstream Graphics API's on the Windows 7 team. I work on technologies including GDI, GDI+, the Windows Imaging Component, the Windows Color System, and (new for Windows 7) Direct2D and Direct Write. Over the last 10 years at Microsoft I've worked on Windows Vista, MSN Explorer, and Internet Explorer. Before Microsoft, I studied Computer Science at Purdue University (Go Boilers!), and graduated in 1998. My favorite color is orange, and if you want to learn more about me, read my blog! Thanks, -Kam en Tue, 21 May 2013 12:13:38 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 12:13:38 GMT Rev9 Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite Whoo! for DIPs!
The Cleartype with YDirection Antialiasing looks amazing by the way.

posted by dentaku

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633611871060000000 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:45:06 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633611871060000000 dentaku Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite posted by stevo_

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633613516710000000 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:27:51 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633613516710000000 stevo_ Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite CONGRATULATION!!!!!

posted by Dovella

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633615748640000000 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:27:44 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633615748640000000 Dovella Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite
Where can I download the SDK?

posted by Aztec

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633650809170000000 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:21:57 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633650809170000000 Aztec Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite posted by OmegaThree

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633685819660000000 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:52:46 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633685819660000000 OmegaThree Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite Unless Direct2D is backported to Windows XP, it might as well never exist for many commercial desktop application developers (ourselves included).

 

Windows XP support is an absolute requirement, in my opinion. Otherwise mainstream use of Direct2D will be delayed for several years, and that's a real shame as it addresses a critical need for many of us.

posted by MarkR1212

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633850959990000000 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:06:39 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633850959990000000 MarkR1212 Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite Is anything actually using Direct2D yet? We read about support in Windows 7, but not about any application. Font smoothing improvements would be a distinct advantage, particularly at larger font sizes, where the current systems fail. Really, anything that can improve the look and feel, and overall 'shinyness' of an application or web page would really be welcome.

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Marcus

Web Development, Oxfordshire, UK.

posted by memoryweaver

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633947530160000000 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:36:56 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c633947530160000000 memoryweaver Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite
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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c634238394970000000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:11:37 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c634238394970000000 samabraham Re: Windows 7: Introducing Direct2D and DirectWrite It's been a year, but I thought I'd give an updated response to Marcus's question.  The latest Steam UI uses Direct2D whenever possible.  That's about as mainstream as it gets!

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c634269956730000000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:54:33 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/pdc2008/PC18#c634269956730000000 OmegaThree