Getting Started with DirectDraw
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4/8/2010
DirectDraw is a low-level application programming interface (API) for graphics. It controls memory, the hardware blitter, and surface flipping operations. DirectDraw is a software interface that provides direct access to display devices while maintaining compatibility with the Windows Embedded CE graphics device interface (GDI).
Use DirectDraw to create and manage memory surfaces. The primary DirectDraw surface is the screen. For complete information about DirectDraw surfaces, see the following topics.
In This Section
DirectDraw Middleware Architecture
See Also
Concepts
Working with DirectDraw Objects
Working with DirectDraw Surfaces
Working with DirectDraw Clippers
Advanced DirectDraw Information