GDI+ Question

[Weber]

Hey there,
Very new to VB.NET and was curious how does GDI+ compare to the API's Bitblt function. Would i be able to create a graphically simple game with GDI+?? Also is there a way to draw images with a transparent color? Thanks for the help.

Jordan Weber
www.pheonixsoftware.com

 

[tyonuts]

1.GDI+ is much better
2.You would be able to create even complex games.
3.You draw them like ordinary images, but if you draw them on the form or a panel, you get into trouble when moving the form.

 

[Paszt]

I'm wondering why you would get into trouble when moving the form after painting transparent images? Care to explain?

To answer the question about ways to draw the transparent image: the Bitmap class includes a method named MakeTransparent which allows you to make a certain color of the Bitmap transparent. Then you would use the System.Drawing.Graphics.DrawImage method to draw that Bitmap.

Wow, just realized how old the original post is.

 

[n3tw0rk]

From what I've heard, GDI+ can be very slow if you're making a game that uses a lot of graphics, like an RPG. I've seen/played game that used bitblt and it was flawless (it was a Mario Volleyball game). Ran prefectly smooth, looked exactly like it would look if Nintendo made it. So isn't bitblt better for performance?