Gradient Fill Support (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)

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1/6/2010

The GradientFill function fills rectangular regions with a background color that is interpolated from color values specified at the vertices.

**This Catalog item adds the function GradientFill to the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) and the Graphics Primitive Engine (GPE).

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The following table shows the Sysgen variables that enable the AlphaBlend API.

Sysgen variable Description

SYSGEN_GDI_GRADFILL

Set this Sysgen to enable gradient fill support

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The following table shows the components and modules that implement gradient fill support.

Item Module Component

Gradient fill support

mggradfill

None

Ee491501.collapse(en-US,WinEmbedded.60).gifHardware Considerations

Gradient fill support does not require special display hardware, though it can use hardware acceleration if it is available. It can be supported in software.

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The following table lists the Catalog item dependencies that most directly relate to this item's functionality. There are additional dependencies as well. For more information on determining the complete list of dependencies for this Catalog item, see Catalog Item Dependencies.

Catalog Item Sysgen variable

Minimal GDI Configuration

SYSGEN_MINGDI

Minimal GWES Configuration

SYSGEN_MINGWES

Minimal Input Configuration

SYSGEN_MININPUT

See Also

Other Resources

Graphics
GPE Base Classes