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- NAME
- SYNOPSIS
- FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
  - DrawAnnotation
  - DrawAffine
  - DrawAllocateContext
  - DrawArc
  - DrawBezier
  - DrawCircle
  - DrawGetClipPath
  - DrawSetClipPath
  - DrawGetClipRule
  - DrawSetClipRule
  - DrawGetClipUnits
  - DrawSetClipUnits
  - DrawColor
  - DrawComment
  - DrawDestroyContext
  - DrawEllipse
  - DrawGetFillColor
  - DrawSetFillColor
  - DrawSetFillColorString
  - DrawSetFillPatternURL
  - DrawGetFillOpacity
  - DrawSetFillOpacity
  - DrawGetFillRule
  - DrawSetFillRule
  - DrawGetFont
  - DrawSetFont
  - DrawGetFontFamily
  - DrawSetFontFamily
  - DrawGetFontSize
  - DrawSetFontSize
  - DrawGetFontStretch
  - DrawSetFontStretch
  - DrawGetFontStyle
  - DrawSetFontStyle
  - DrawGetFontWeight
  - DrawSetFontWeight
  - DrawGetGravity
  - DrawSetGravity
  - DrawComposite
  - DrawLine
  - DrawMatte
  - DrawPathClose
  - DrawPathCurveToAbsolute
  - DrawPathCurveToRelative
  - DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute
  - DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative
  - DrawPathEllipticArcAbsolute
  - DrawPathEllipticArcRelative
  - DrawPathFinish
  - DrawPathLineToAbsolute
  - DrawPathLineToRelative
  - DrawPathLineToHorizontalAbsolute
  - DrawPathLineToHorizontalRelative
  - DrawPathLineToVerticalAbsolute
  - DrawPathLineToVerticalRelative
  - DrawPathMoveToAbsolute
  - DrawPathMoveToRelative
  - DrawPathStart
  - DrawPeekGraphicContext
  - DrawPoint
  - DrawPolygon
  - DrawPolyline
  - DrawPopClipPath
  - DrawPopDefs
  - DrawPopGraphicContext
  - DrawPopPattern
  - DrawPushClipPath
  - DrawPushDefs
  - DrawPushGraphicContext
  - DrawPushPattern
  - DrawRectangle
  - DrawRender
  - DrawRotate
  - DrawRoundRectangle
  - DrawScale
  - DrawSkewX
  - DrawSkewY
  - DrawSetStopColor
  - DrawGetStrokeColor
  - DrawSetStrokeColor
  - DrawSetStrokeColorString
  - DrawSetStrokePatternURL
  - DrawGetStrokeAntialias
  - DrawSetStrokeAntialias
  - DrawGetStrokeDashArray
  - DrawSetStrokeDashArray
  - DrawGetStrokeDashOffset
  - DrawSetStrokeDashOffset
  - DrawGetStrokeLineCap
  - DrawSetStrokeLineCap
  - DrawGetStrokeLineJoin
  - DrawSetStrokeLineJoin
  - DrawGetStrokeMiterLimit
  - DrawSetStrokeMiterLimit
  - DrawGetStrokeOpacity
  - DrawSetStrokeOpacity
  - DrawGetStrokeWidth
  - DrawSetStrokeWidth
  - DrawGetTextAntialias
  - DrawSetTextAntialias
  - DrawGetTextDecoration
  - DrawSetTextDecoration
  - DrawGetTextEncoding
  - DrawSetTextEncoding
  - DrawGetTextUnderColor
  - DrawSetTextUnderColor
  - DrawSetTextUnderColorString
  - DrawTranslate
  - DrawSetViewbox

## NAME

draw - User-friendly methods to draw on an image

## SYNOPSIS

void DrawAffine( DrawContext context, const AffineMatrix *affine );

DrawContext DrawAllocateContext( const DrawInfo *draw_info, Image *image );

void DrawAnnotation( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y, const unsigned char *text );

void DrawArc( DrawContext context, const double sx, const double sy, const double ex, const double ey, const double sd, const double ed );

void DrawBezier( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_coords, const PointInfo *coordinates );

void DrawCircle( DrawContext context, const double ox, const double oy, const double px, const double py );

void DrawColor( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y, const PaintMethod paintMethod );

void DrawComment( DrawContext context, const char *comment );

void DrawComposite( DrawContext context, const CompositeOperator composite_operator, const double x, const double y, const double width, const double height, const Image *image );

void DrawDestroyContext( DrawContext context );

void DrawEllipse( DrawContext context, const double ox, const double oy, const double rx, const double ry, const double start, const double end );

char * DrawGetClipPath( DrawContext context );

FillRule DrawGetClipRule( DrawContext context );

ClipPathUnits DrawGetClipUnits( DrawContext context );

PixelPacket DrawGetFillColor( DrawContext context );

double DrawGetFillOpacity( DrawContext context );

FillRule DrawGetFillRule( DrawContext context );

char * DrawGetFont( DrawContext context );

char * DrawGetFontFamily( DrawContext context );

double DrawGetFontSize( DrawContext context );

StretchType DrawGetFontStretch( DrawContext context );

StyleType DrawGetFontStyle( DrawContext context );

unsigned long DrawGetFontWeight( DrawContext context );

GravityType DrawGetGravity( DrawContext context );

unsigned int DrawGetStrokeAntialias( DrawContext context );

PixelPacket DrawGetStrokeColor( DrawContext context );

double * DrawGetStrokeDashArray( DrawContext context, unsigned long *num_elems );

double DrawGetStrokeDashOffset( DrawContext context );

LineCap DrawGetStrokeLineCap( DrawContext context );

LineJoin DrawGetStrokeLineJoin( DrawContext context );

unsigned long DrawGetStrokeMiterLimit( DrawContext context );

double DrawGetStrokeOpacity( DrawContext context );

double DrawGetStrokeWidth( DrawContext context );

unsigned int DrawGetTextAntialias( DrawContext context );

DecorationType DrawGetTextDecoration( DrawContext context );

char * DrawGetTextEncoding( DrawContext context );

PixelPacket DrawGetTextUnderColor( DrawContext context );

void DrawLine( DrawContext context, const double sx, const double sy, const double ex, const double ey );

void DrawMatte( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y, const PaintMethod paint_method );

void DrawPathClose( DrawContext context );

void DrawPathCurveToAbsolute( DrawContext context, const double x1, const double y1, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathCurveToRelative( DrawContext context, const double x1, const double y1, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute( DrawContext context, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative( DrawContext context, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathEllipticArcAbsolute( DrawContext context, const double rx, const double ry, const double x_axis_rotation, unsigned int large_arc_flag, unsigned int sweep_flag, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathEllipticArcRelative( DrawContext context, const double rx, const double ry, const double x_axis_rotation, unsigned int large_arc_flag, unsigned int sweep_flag, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathFinish( DrawContext context );

void DrawPathLineToAbsolute( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathLineToHorizontalAbsolute( DrawContext context, const double x );

void DrawPathLineToHorizontalRelative( DrawContext context, const double x );

void DrawPathLineToRelative( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathLineToVerticalAbsolute( DrawContext context, const double y );

void DrawPathLineToVerticalRelative( DrawContext context, const double y );

void DrawPathMoveToAbsolute( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathMoveToRelative( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPathStart( DrawContext context );

DrawInfo * DrawPeekGraphicContext( const DrawContext context );

void DrawPoint( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

void DrawPolygon( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_coords, const PointInfo *coordinates );

void DrawPolyline( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_coords, const PointInfo *coordinates );

void DrawPopClipPath( DrawContext context );

void DrawPopDefs( DrawContext context );

void DrawPopGraphicContext( DrawContext context );

void DrawPopPattern( DrawContext context );

void DrawPushClipPath( DrawContext context, const char *clip_path_id );

void DrawPushDefs( DrawContext context );

void DrawPushGraphicContext( DrawContext context );

void DrawPushPattern( DrawContext context, const char *pattern_id, const double x, const double y, const double width, const double height );

void DrawRectangle( DrawContext context, const double x1, const double y1, const double x2, const double y2 );

int DrawRender( const DrawContext context );

void DrawRotate( DrawContext context, const double degrees );

void DrawRoundRectangle( DrawContext context, double x1, double y1, double x2, double y2, double rx, double ry );

void DrawScale( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

void DrawSetClipPath( DrawContext context, const char *clip_path );

void DrawSetClipRule( DrawContext context, const FillRule fill_rule );

void DrawSetClipUnits( DrawContext context, const ClipPathUnits clip_units );

void DrawSetFillColor( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *fill_color );

void DrawSetFillColorString( DrawContext context, const char *fill_color );

void DrawSetFillOpacity( DrawContext context, const double fill_opacity );

void DrawSetFillPatternURL( DrawContext context, const char *fill_url );

void DrawSetFillRule( DrawContext context, const FillRule fill_rule );

void DrawSetFont( DrawContext context, const char *font_name );

void DrawSetFontFamily( DrawContext context, const char *font_family );

void DrawSetFontSize( DrawContext context, const double pointsize );

void DrawSetFontStretch( DrawContext context, const StretchType font_stretch );

void DrawSetFontStyle( DrawContext context, const StyleType style );

void DrawSetFontWeight( DrawContext context, const unsigned long font_weight );

void DrawSetGravity( DrawContext context, const GravityType gravity );

void DrawSetStopColor( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *stop_color, const double offset );

void DrawSetStrokeAntialias( DrawContext context, const unsigned int stroke_antialias );

void DrawSetStrokeColor( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *stroke_color );

void DrawSetStrokeColorString( DrawContext context, const char *stroke_color );

void DrawSetStrokeDashArray( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_elems, const double *dasharray );

void DrawSetStrokeDashOffset( DrawContext context, const double dash_offset );

void DrawSetStrokeLineCap( DrawContext context, const LineCap linecap );

void DrawSetStrokeLineJoin( DrawContext context, const LineJoin linejoin );

void DrawSetStrokeMiterLimit( DrawContext context, const unsigned long miterlimit );

void DrawSetStrokeOpacity( DrawContext context, const double stroke_opacity );

void DrawSetStrokePatternURL( DrawContext context, const char *stroke_url );

void DrawSetStrokeWidth( DrawContext context, const double stroke_width );

void DrawSetTextAntialias( DrawContext context, const unsigned int text_antialias );

void DrawSetTextDecoration( DrawContext context, const DecorationType decoration );

void DrawSetTextEncoding( DrawContext context, const char *encoding );

void DrawSetTextUnderColor( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *under_color );

void DrawSetTextUnderColorString( DrawContext context, const char *under_color );

void DrawSetViewbox( DrawContext context, unsigned long x1, unsigned long y1, unsigned long x2, unsigned long y2 );

void DrawSkewX( DrawContext context, const double degrees );

void DrawSkewY( DrawContext context, const double degrees );

void DrawTranslate( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

## FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

### DrawAnnotation

> DrawAnnotation() draws text on the image.

The format of the DrawAnnotation method is:

> void DrawAnnotation ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y, const unsigned char *text );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    x ordinate to left of text

  y:
    y ordinate to text baseline

  text:
    text to draw

### DrawAffine

> DrawAffine() adjusts the current affine transformation matrix with the specified affine transformation matrix. Note that the current affine transform is adjusted rather than replaced.

The format of the DrawAffine method is:

> void DrawAffine ( DrawContext context, const AffineMatrix *affine );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    Drawing context

  affine:
    Affine matrix parameters

### DrawAllocateContext

> DrawAllocateContext() allocates an initial drawing context which is an opaque handle required by the remaining drawing methods.

The format of the DrawAllocateContext method is:

> DrawContext DrawAllocateContext ( const DrawInfo *draw_info, Image *image );

A description of each parameter follows:

  draw_info:
    Initial drawing defaults. Set to NULL to use GraphicsMagick defaults.

  image:
    The image to draw on.

### DrawArc

> DrawArc() draws an arc falling within a specified bounding rectangle on the image.

The format of the DrawArc method is:

> void DrawArc ( DrawContext context, const double sx, const double sy, const double ex, const double ey, const double sd, const double ed );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  sx:
    starting x ordinate of bounding rectangle

  sy:
    starting y ordinate of bounding rectangle

  ex:
    ending x ordinate of bounding rectangle

  ey:
    ending y ordinate of bounding rectangle

  sd:
    starting degrees of rotation

  ed:
    ending degrees of rotation

### DrawBezier

> DrawBezier() draws a bezier curve through a set of points on the image.

The format of the DrawBezier method is:

> void DrawBezier ( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_coords, const PointInfo *coordinates );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  num_coords:
    number of coordinates

  coordinates:
    coordinates

### DrawCircle

> DrawCircle() draws a circle on the image.

The format of the DrawCircle method is:

> void DrawCircle ( DrawContext context, const double ox, const double oy, const double px, const double py );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  ox:
    origin x ordinate

  oy:
    origin y ordinate

  px:
    perimeter x ordinate

  py:
    perimeter y ordinate

### DrawGetClipPath

> DrawGetClipPath() obtains the current clipping path ID. The value returned must be deallocated by the user when it is no longer needed.

The format of the DrawGetClipPath method is:

> char *DrawGetClipPath ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetClipPath

> DrawSetClipPath() associates a named clipping path with the image. Only the areas drawn on by the clipping path will be modified as long as it remains in effect.

The format of the DrawSetClipPath method is:

> void DrawSetClipPath ( DrawContext context, const char *clip_path );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  clip_path:
    name of clipping path to associate with image

### DrawGetClipRule

> DrawGetClipRule() returns the current polygon fill rule to be used by the clipping path.

The format of the DrawGetClipRule method is:

> FillRule DrawGetClipRule ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetClipRule

> DrawSetClipRule() set the polygon fill rule to be used by the clipping path.

The format of the DrawSetClipRule method is:

> void DrawSetClipRule ( DrawContext context, const FillRule fill_rule );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  fill_rule:
    fill rule (EvenOddRule or NonZeroRule)

### DrawGetClipUnits

> DrawGetClipUnits() returns the interpretation of clip path units.

The format of the DrawGetClipUnits method is:

> ClipPathUnits DrawGetClipUnits ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetClipUnits

> DrawSetClipUnits() sets the interpretation of clip path units.

The format of the DrawSetClipUnits method is:

> void DrawSetClipUnits ( DrawContext context, const ClipPathUnits clip_units );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  clip_units:
    units to use (UserSpace, UserSpaceOnUse, or ObjectBoundingBox)

### DrawColor

> DrawColor() draws color on image using the current fill color, starting at specified position, and using specified paint method. The available paint methods are:

      PointMethod: Recolors the target pixel
      ReplaceMethod: Recolor any pixel that matches the target pixel.
      FloodfillMethod: Recolors target pixels and matching neighbors.
      FillToBorderMethod: Recolor target pixels and neighbors not matching border color.
      ResetMethod: Recolor all pixels.

The format of the DrawColor method is:

> void DrawColor ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y, const PaintMethod paintMethod );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    x ordinate

  y:
    y ordinate

  paintMethod:
    paint method

### DrawComment

> DrawComment() adds a comment to a vector output stream.

The format of the DrawComment method is:

> void DrawComment ( DrawContext context, const char *comment );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  comment:
    comment text

### DrawDestroyContext

> DrawDestroyContext() frees all resources associated with the drawing context. Once the drawing context has been freed, it should not be used any further unless it re-allocated.

The format of the DrawDestroyContext method is:

> void DrawDestroyContext ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context to destroy

### DrawEllipse

> DrawEllipse() draws an ellipse on the image.

The format of the DrawEllipse method is:

> void DrawEllipse ( DrawContext context, const double ox, const double oy, const double rx, const double ry, const double start, const double end );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  ox:
    origin x ordinate

  oy:
    origin y ordinate

  rx:
    radius in x

  ry:
    radius in y

  start:
    starting rotation in degrees

  end:
    ending rotation in degrees

### DrawGetFillColor

> DrawGetFillColor() returns the fill color used for drawing filled objects.

The format of the DrawGetFillColor method is:

> PixelPacket DrawGetFillColor ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFillColor

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFillColor() sets the fill color to be used for drawing filled objects.

The format of the DrawSetFillColor method is:

> void DrawSetFillColor ( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *fill_color );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  fill_color:
    fill color

### DrawSetFillColorString

> DrawSetFillColorString() sets the fill color to be used for drawing filled objects.

The format of the DrawSetFillColorString method is:

> void DrawSetFillColorString ( DrawContext context, const char *fill_color );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  fill_color:
    fill color

### DrawSetFillPatternURL

> DrawSetFillPatternURL() sets the URL to use as a fill pattern for filling objects. Only local URLs ( "#identifier" ) are supported at this time. These local URLs are normally created by defining a named fill pattern with DrawPushPattern/DrawPopPattern.

The format of the DrawSetFillPatternURL method is:

> void DrawSetFillPatternURL ( DrawContext context, const char *fill_url );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  fill_url:
    URL to use to obtain fill pattern.

### DrawGetFillOpacity

> DrawGetFillOpacity() returns the opacity used when drawing using the fill color or fill texture. Fully opaque is 1.0.

The format of the DrawGetFillOpacity method is:

> double DrawGetFillOpacity ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetFillOpacity

> DrawSetFillOpacity() sets the opacity to use when drawing using the fill color or fill texture. Fully opaque is 1.0.

The format of the DrawSetFillOpacity method is:

> void DrawSetFillOpacity ( DrawContext context, const double fill_opacity );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  fill_opacity:
    fill opacity

### DrawGetFillRule

> DrawGetFillRule() returns the fill rule used while drawing polygons.

The format of the DrawGetFillRule method is:

> FillRule DrawGetFillRule ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFillRule

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFillRule() sets the fill rule to use while drawing polygons.

The format of the DrawSetFillRule method is:

> void DrawSetFillRule ( DrawContext context, const FillRule fill_rule );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  fill_rule:
    fill rule (EvenOddRule or NonZeroRule)

### DrawGetFont

> DrawGetFont() returns a null-terminaged string specifying the font used when annotating with text. The value returned must be freed by the user when no longer needed.

The format of the DrawGetFont method is:

> char *DrawGetFont ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFont

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFont() sets the fully-sepecified font to use when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawSetFont method is:

> void DrawSetFont ( DrawContext context, const char *font_name );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  font_name:
    font name

### DrawGetFontFamily

> DrawGetFontFamily() returns the font family to use when annotating with text. The value returned must be freed by the user when it is no longer needed.

The format of the DrawGetFontFamily method is:

> char *DrawGetFontFamily ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFontFamily

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFontFamily() sets the font family to use when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawSetFontFamily method is:

> void DrawSetFontFamily ( DrawContext context, const char *font_family );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  font_family:
    font family

### DrawGetFontSize

> DrawGetFontSize() returns the font pointsize used when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawGetFontSize method is:

> double DrawGetFontSize ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFontSize

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFontSize() sets the font pointsize to use when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawSetFontSize method is:

> void DrawSetFontSize ( DrawContext context, const double pointsize );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  pointsize:
    text pointsize

### DrawGetFontStretch

> DrawGetFontStretch() returns the font stretch used when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawGetFontStretch method is:

> StretchType DrawGetFontStretch ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFontStretch

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFontStretch() sets the font stretch to use when annotating with text. The AnyStretch enumeration acts as a wild-card "don't care" option.

The format of the DrawSetFontStretch method is:

> void DrawSetFontStretch ( DrawContext context, const StretchType font_stretch );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  font_stretch:
    font stretch (NormalStretch, UltraCondensedStretch, CondensedStretch, SemiCondensedStretch, SemiExpandedStretch, ExpandedStretch, ExtraExpandedStretch, UltraExpandedStretch, AnyStretch)

### DrawGetFontStyle

> DrawGetFontStyle() returns the font style used when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawGetFontStyle method is:

> StyleType DrawGetFontStyle ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFontStyle

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFontStyle() sets the font style to use when annotating with text. The AnyStyle enumeration acts as a wild-card "don't care" option.

The format of the DrawSetFontStyle method is:

> void DrawSetFontStyle ( DrawContext context, const StyleType style );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  style:
    font style (NormalStyle, ItalicStyle, ObliqueStyle, AnyStyle)

### DrawGetFontWeight

> DrawGetFontWeight() returns the font weight used when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawGetFontWeight method is:

> unsigned long DrawGetFontWeight ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetFontWeight

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetFontWeight() sets the font weight to use when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawSetFontWeight method is:

> void DrawSetFontWeight ( DrawContext context, const unsigned long font_weight );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  font_weight:
    font weight (valid range 100-900)

### DrawGetGravity

> DrawGetGravity() returns the text placement gravity used when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawGetGravity method is:

> GravityType DrawGetGravity ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetGravity

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetGravity() sets the text placement gravity to use when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawSetGravity method is:

> void DrawSetGravity ( DrawContext context, const GravityType gravity );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  gravity:
    positioning gravity (NorthWestGravity, NorthGravity, NorthEastGravity, WestGravity, CenterGravity, EastGravity, SouthWestGravity, SouthGravity, SouthEastGravity)

### DrawComposite

> DrawComposite() composites an image onto the current image, using the specified composition operator, specified position, and at the specified size.

The format of the DrawComposite method is:

> void DrawComposite ( DrawContext context, const CompositeOperator composite_operator, const double x, const double y, const double width, const double height, const Image *image );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  composite_operator:
    composition operator

  x:
    x ordinate of top left corner

  y:
    y ordinate of top left corner

  width:
    Width to resize image to prior to compositing. Specify zero to use existing width.

  height:
    Height to resize image to prior to compositing. Specify zero to use existing height.

  image:
    Image to composite

### DrawLine

> DrawLine() draws a line on the image using the current stroke color, stroke opacity, and stroke width.

The format of the DrawLine method is:

> void DrawLine ( DrawContext context, const double sx, const double sy, const double ex, const double ey );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  sx:
    starting x ordinate

  sy:
    starting y ordinate

  ex:
    ending x ordinate

  ey:
    ending y ordinate

### DrawMatte

> DrawMatte() paints on the image's opacity channel in order to set effected pixels to transparent. to influence the opacity of pixels. The available paint methods are:

      PointMethod: Select the target pixel
      ReplaceMethod: Select any pixel that matches the target pixel.
      FloodfillMethod: Select the target pixel and matching neighbors.
      FillToBorderMethod: Select the target pixel and neighbors not matching
                          border color.
      ResetMethod: Select all pixels.

The format of the DrawMatte method is:

> void DrawMatte ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y, const PaintMethod paint_method );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    x ordinate

  y:
    y ordinate

  o
    paint_method:

### DrawPathClose

> DrawPathClose() adds a path element to the current path which closes the current subpath by drawing a straight line from the current point to the current subpath's most recent starting point ( usually, the most recent moveto point ) .

The format of the DrawPathClose method is:

> void DrawPathClose ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPathCurveToAbsolute

> DrawPathCurveToAbsolute() draws a cubic Bézier curve from the current point to ( x, y ) using ( x1, y1 ) as the control point at the beginning of the curve and ( x2, y2 ) as the control point at the end of the curve using absolute coordinates. At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final ( x, y ) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToAbsolute method is:

> void DrawPathCurveToAbsolute ( DrawContext context, const double x1, const double y1, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x1:
    x ordinate of control point for curve beginning

  y1:
    y ordinate of control point for curve beginning

  x2:
    x ordinate of control point for curve ending

  y2:
    y ordinate of control point for curve ending

  x:
    x ordinate of the end of the curve

  y:
    y ordinate of the end of the curve

### DrawPathCurveToRelative

> DrawPathCurveToRelative() draws a cubic Bézier curve from the current point to ( x, y ) using ( x1, y1 ) as the control point at the beginning of the curve and ( x2, y2 ) as the control point at the end of the curve using relative coordinates. At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final ( x, y ) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToRelative method is:

> void DrawPathCurveToRelative ( DrawContext context, const double x1, const double y1, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x1:
    x ordinate of control point for curve beginning

  y1:
    y ordinate of control point for curve beginning

  x2:
    x ordinate of control point for curve ending

  y2:
    y ordinate of control point for curve ending

  x:
    x ordinate of the end of the curve

  y:
    y ordinate of the end of the curve

`DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierAbsolute()` draws a quadratic Bézier curve from the current point to (x,y) using (x1,y1) as the control point using absolute coordinates. At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final (x,y) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierAbsolute method is:

        void DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierAbsolute(DrawContext context,
                                                    const double x1,
                                                    const double y1,
                                                    const double x,
                                                    const double y)

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x1:
    x ordinate of the control point

  y1:
    y ordinate of the control point

  x:
    x ordinate of final point

  y:
    y ordinate of final point

`DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierRelative()` draws a quadratic Bézier curve from the current point to (x,y) using (x1,y1) as the control point using relative coordinates. At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final (x,y) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierRelative method is:

        void DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierRelative(DrawContext context,
                                                    const double x1,
                                                    const double y1,
                                                    const double x,
                                                    const double y)

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x1:
    x ordinate of the control point

  y1:
    y ordinate of the control point

  x:
    x ordinate of final point

  y:
    y ordinate of final point

`DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothAbsolute()` draws a quadratic Bézier curve (using absolute coordinates) from the current point to (x,y). The control point is assumed to be the reflection of the control point on the previous command relative to the current point. (If there is no previous command or if the previous command was not a DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierAbsolute, DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierRelative, DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothAbsolut or DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothRelative, assume the control point is coincident with the current point.). At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final (x,y) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothAbsolute method is:

        void DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothAbsolute(DrawContext
                                                          context,
                                                          const double x,
                                                          const double y)

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    x ordinate of final point

  y:
    y ordinate of final point

`DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothAbsolute()` draws a quadratic Bézier curve (using relative coordinates) from the current point to (x,y). The control point is assumed to be the reflection of the control point on the previous command relative to the current point. (If there is no previous command or if the previous command was not a DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierAbsolute, DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierRelative, DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothAbsolut or DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothRelative, assume the control point is coincident with the current point.). At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final (x,y) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothRelative method is:

        void DrawPathCurveToQuadraticBezierSmoothRelative(DrawContext
                                                          context,
                                                          const double x,
                                                          const double y)

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    x ordinate of final point

  y:
    y ordinate of final point

### DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute

> DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute() draws a cubic Bézier curve from the current point to ( x, y ) using absolute coordinates. The first control point is assumed to be the reflection of the second control point on the previous command relative to the current point. ( If there is no previous command or if the previous command was not an DrawPathCurveToAbsolute, DrawPathCurveToRelative, DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute or DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative, assume the first control point is coincident with the current point. ) ( x2, y2 ) is the second control point ( i.e., the control point at the end of the curve ) . At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final ( x, y ) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute method is:

> void DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute ( DrawContext context, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x2:
    x ordinate of second control point

  y2:
    y ordinate of second control point

  x:
    x ordinate of termination point

  y:
    y ordinate of termination point

### DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative

> DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative() draws a cubic Bézier curve from the current point to ( x, y ) using relative coordinates. The first control point is assumed to be the reflection of the second control point on the previous command relative to the current point. ( If there is no previous command or if the previous command was not an DrawPathCurveToAbsolute, DrawPathCurveToRelative, DrawPathCurveToSmoothAbsolute or DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative, assume the first control point is coincident with the current point. ) ( x2, y2 ) is the second control point ( i.e., the control point at the end of the curve ) . At the end of the command, the new current point becomes the final ( x, y ) coordinate pair used in the polybezier.

The format of the DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative method is:

> void DrawPathCurveToSmoothRelative ( DrawContext context, const double x2, const double y2, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x2:
    x ordinate of second control point

  y2:
    y ordinate of second control point

  x:
    x ordinate of termination point

  y:
    y ordinate of termination point

### DrawPathEllipticArcAbsolute

> DrawPathEllipticArcAbsolute() draws an elliptical arc from the current point to ( x, y ) using absolute coordinates. The size and orientation of the ellipse are defined by two radii ( rx, ry ) and an xAxisRotation, which indicates how the ellipse as a whole is rotated relative to the current coordinate system. The center ( cx, cy ) of the ellipse is calculated automatically to satisfy the constraints imposed by the other parameters. largeArcFlag and sweepFlag contribute to the automatic calculations and help determine how the arc is drawn. If largeArcFlag is true then draw the larger of the available arcs. If sweepFlag is true, then draw the arc matching a clock-wise rotation.

The format of the DrawPathEllipticArcAbsolute method is:

> void DrawPathEllipticArcAbsolute ( DrawContext context, const double rx, const double ry, const double x_axis_rotation, unsigned int large_arc_flag, unsigned int sweep_flag, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  rx:
    x radius

  ry:
    y radius

  x_axis_rotation:
    indicates how the ellipse as a whole is rotated relative to the current coordinate system

  large_arc_flag:
    If non-zero (true) then draw the larger of the available arcs

  sweep_flag:
    If non-zero (true) then draw the arc matching a clock-wise rotation

### DrawPathEllipticArcRelative

> DrawPathEllipticArcRelative() draws an elliptical arc from the current point to ( x, y ) using relative coordinates. The size and orientation of the ellipse are defined by two radii ( rx, ry ) and an xAxisRotation, which indicates how the ellipse as a whole is rotated relative to the current coordinate system. The center ( cx, cy ) of the ellipse is calculated automatically to satisfy the constraints imposed by the other parameters. largeArcFlag and sweepFlag contribute to the automatic calculations and help determine how the arc is drawn. If largeArcFlag is true then draw the larger of the available arcs. If sweepFlag is true, then draw the arc matching a clock-wise rotation.

The format of the DrawPathEllipticArcRelative method is:

> void DrawPathEllipticArcRelative ( DrawContext context, const double rx, const double ry, const double x_axis_rotation, unsigned int large_arc_flag, unsigned int sweep_flag, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  rx:
    x radius

  ry:
    y radius

  x_axis_rotation:
    indicates how the ellipse as a whole is rotated relative to the current coordinate system

  large_arc_flag:
    If non-zero (true) then draw the larger of the available arcs

  sweep_flag:
    If non-zero (true) then draw the arc matching a clock-wise rotation

### DrawPathFinish

> DrawPathFinish() terminates the current path.

The format of the DrawPathFinish method is:

> void DrawPathFinish ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPathLineToAbsolute

> DrawPathLineToAbsolute() draws a line path from the current point to the given coordinate using absolute coordinates. The coordinate then becomes the new current point.

The format of the DrawPathLineToAbsolute method is:

> void DrawPathLineToAbsolute ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    target x ordinate

  y:
    target y ordinate

### DrawPathLineToRelative

> DrawPathLineToRelative() draws a line path from the current point to the given coordinate using relative coordinates. The coordinate then becomes the new current point.

The format of the DrawPathLineToRelative method is:

> void DrawPathLineToRelative ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    target x ordinate

  y:
    target y ordinate

### DrawPathLineToHorizontalAbsolute

> DrawPathLineToHorizontalAbsolute() draws a horizontal line path from the current point to the target point using absolute coordinates. The target point then becomes the new current point.

The format of the DrawPathLineToHorizontalAbsolute method is:

> void DrawPathLineToHorizontalAbsolute ( DrawContext context, const double x );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    target x ordinate

### DrawPathLineToHorizontalRelative

> DrawPathLineToHorizontalRelative() draws a horizontal line path from the current point to the target point using relative coordinates. The target point then becomes the new current point.

The format of the DrawPathLineToHorizontalRelative method is:

> void DrawPathLineToHorizontalRelative ( DrawContext context, const double x );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    target x ordinate

### DrawPathLineToVerticalAbsolute

> DrawPathLineToVerticalAbsolute() draws a vertical line path from the current point to the target point using absolute coordinates. The target point then becomes the new current point.

The format of the DrawPathLineToVerticalAbsolute method is:

> void DrawPathLineToVerticalAbsolute ( DrawContext context, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  y:
    target y ordinate

### DrawPathLineToVerticalRelative

> DrawPathLineToVerticalRelative() draws a vertical line path from the current point to the target point using relative coordinates. The target point then becomes the new current point.

The format of the DrawPathLineToVerticalRelative method is:

> void DrawPathLineToVerticalRelative ( DrawContext context, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  y:
    target y ordinate

### DrawPathMoveToAbsolute

> DrawPathMoveToAbsolute() starts a new sub-path at the given coordinate using absolute coordinates. The current point then becomes the specified coordinate.

The format of the DrawPathMoveToAbsolute method is:

> void DrawPathMoveToAbsolute ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    target x ordinate

  y:
    target y ordinate

### DrawPathMoveToRelative

> DrawPathMoveToRelative() starts a new sub-path at the given coordinate using relative coordinates. The current point then becomes the specified coordinate.

The format of the DrawPathMoveToRelative method is:

> void DrawPathMoveToRelative ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    target x ordinate

  y:
    target y ordinate

### DrawPathStart

> DrawPathStart() declares the start of a path drawing list which is terminated by a matching DrawPathFinish ( ) command. All other DrawPath commands must be enclosed between a DrawPathStart ( ) and a DrawPathFinish ( ) command. This is because path drawing commands are subordinate commands and they do not function by themselves.

The format of the DrawPathStart method is:

> void DrawPathStart ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPeekGraphicContext

> DrawPeekGraphicContext() returns a copy of the the DrawInfo structure at the head of the drawing context stack. The user is responsible for deallocating the returned object using DestroyDrawInfo.

The format of the DrawPeekGraphicContext method is:

> DrawInfo *DrawPeekGraphicContext ( const DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPoint

> DrawPoint() draws a point using the current stroke color and stroke thickness at the specified coordinates.

The format of the DrawPoint method is:

> void DrawPoint ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    target x coordinate

  y:
    target y coordinate

### DrawPolygon

> DrawPolygon() draws a polygon using the current stroke, stroke width, and fill color or texture, using the specified array of coordinates.

The format of the DrawPolygon method is:

> void DrawPolygon ( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_coords, const PointInfo *coordinates );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  num_coords:
    number of coordinates

  coordinates:
    coordinate array

### DrawPolyline

> DrawPolyline() draws a polyline using the current stroke, stroke width, and fill color or texture, using the specified array of coordinates.

The format of the DrawPolyline method is:

> void DrawPolyline ( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_coords, const PointInfo *coordinates );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  num_coords:
    number of coordinates

  coordinates:
    coordinate array

### DrawPopClipPath

> DrawPopClipPath() terminates a clip path definition.

The format of the DrawPopClipPath method is:

> void DrawPopClipPath ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPopDefs

> DrawPopDefs() terminates a definition list

The format of the DrawPopDefs method is:

> void DrawPopDefs ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPopGraphicContext

> DrawPopGraphicContext() destroys the current context returning to the previously pushed context. Multiple contexts may exist. It is an error to attempt to pop more contexts than have been pushed, and it is proper form to pop all contexts which have been pushed.

The format of the DrawPopGraphicContext method is:

> void DrawPopGraphicContext ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPopPattern

> DrawPopPattern() terminates a pattern definition.

The format of the DrawPopPattern method is:

> void DrawPopPattern ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPushClipPath

> DrawPushClipPath() starts a clip path definition which is comprized of any number of drawing commands and terminated by a DrawPopClipPath ( ) command.

The format of the DrawPushClipPath method is:

> void DrawPushClipPath ( DrawContext context, const char *clip_path_id );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  clip_path_id:
    string identifier to associate with the clip path for later use.

### DrawPushDefs

> DrawPushDefs() indicates that commands up to a terminating DrawPopDefs ( ) command create named elements ( e.g. clip-paths, textures, etc. ) which may safely be processed earlier for the sake of efficiency.

The format of the DrawPushDefs method is:

> void DrawPushDefs ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPushGraphicContext

> DrawPushGraphicContext() clones the current drawing context to create a new drawing context. The original drawing context ( s ) may be returned to by invoking DrawPopGraphicContext ( ) . The contexts are stored on a context stack. For every Pop there must have already been an equivalent Push.

The format of the DrawPushGraphicContext method is:

> void DrawPushGraphicContext ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawPushPattern

> DrawPushPattern() indicates that subsequent commands up to a DrawPopPattern ( ) command comprise the definition of a named pattern. The pattern space is assigned top left corner coordinates, a width and height, and becomes its own drawing space. Anything which can be drawn may be used in a pattern definition. Named patterns may be used as stroke or brush definitions.

The format of the DrawPushPattern method is:

> void DrawPushPattern ( DrawContext context, const char *pattern_id, const double x, const double y, const double width, const double height );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  pattern_id:
    pattern identification for later reference

  x:
    x ordinate of top left corner

  y:
    y ordinate of top left corner

  width:
    width of pattern space

  height:
    height of pattern space

### DrawRectangle

> DrawRectangle() draws a rectangle given two coordinates and using the current stroke, stroke width, and fill settings.

The format of the DrawRectangle method is:

> void DrawRectangle ( DrawContext context, const double x1, const double y1, const double x2, const double y2 );

A description of each parameter follows:

  x1:
    x ordinate of first coordinate

  y1:
    y ordinate of first coordinate

  x2:
    x ordinate of second coordinate

  y2:
    y ordinate of second coordinate

### DrawRender

> DrawRender() renders all preceding drawing commands onto the image.

The format of the DrawRender method is:

> int DrawRender ( const DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawRotate

> DrawRotate() applies the specified rotation to the current coordinate space.

The format of the DrawRotate method is:

> void DrawRotate ( DrawContext context, const double degrees );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  degrees:
    degrees of rotation

### DrawRoundRectangle

> DrawRoundRectangle() draws a rounted rectangle given two coordinates, x & y corner radiuses and using the current stroke, stroke width, and fill settings.

The format of the DrawRoundRectangle method is:

> void DrawRoundRectangle ( DrawContext context, double x1, double y1, double x2, double y2, double rx, double ry );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x1:
    x ordinate of first coordinate

  y1:
    y ordinate of first coordinate

  x2:
    x ordinate of second coordinate

  y2:
    y ordinate of second coordinate

  rx:
    radius of corner in horizontal direction

  ry:
    radius of corner in vertical direction

### DrawScale

> DrawScale() adjusts the scaling factor to apply in the horizontal and vertical directions to the current coordinate space.

The format of the DrawScale method is:

> void DrawScale ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    horizontal scale factor

  y:
    vertical scale factor

### DrawSkewX

> DrawSkewX() skews the current coordinate system in the horizontal direction.

The format of the DrawSkewX method is:

> void DrawSkewX ( DrawContext context, const double degrees );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  degrees:
    number of degrees to skew the coordinates

### DrawSkewY

> DrawSkewY() skews the current coordinate system in the vertical direction.

The format of the DrawSkewY method is:

> void DrawSkewY ( DrawContext context, const double degrees );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  degrees:
    number of degrees to skew the coordinates

### DrawSetStopColor

> DrawSetStopColor() sets the stop color and offset for gradients

The format of the DrawSetStopColor method is:

> void DrawSetStopColor ( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *stop_color, const double offset );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  o
    stop_color:

  o
    offset:

### DrawGetStrokeColor

> DrawGetStrokeColor() returns the color used for stroking object outlines.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeColor method is:

> PixelPacket DrawGetStrokeColor ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetStrokeColor

> DrawSetStrokeColor() sets the color used for stroking object outlines.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeColor method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeColor ( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *stroke_color );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  stroke_color:
    stroke color

### DrawSetStrokeColorString

> DrawSetStrokeColorString() sets the color used for stroking object outlines.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeColorString method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeColorString ( DrawContext context, const char *stroke_color );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  stroke_color:
    stroke color

### DrawSetStrokePatternURL

> DrawSetStrokePatternURL() sets the pattern used for stroking object outlines.

The format of the DrawSetStrokePatternURL method is:

> void DrawSetStrokePatternURL ( DrawContext context, const char *stroke_url );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  stroke_url:
    URL specifying pattern ID (e.g. ``#pattern_id'')

### DrawGetStrokeAntialias

> DrawGetStrokeAntialias() returns the current stroke antialias setting. Stroked outlines are antialiased by default. When antialiasing is disabled stroked pixels are thresholded to determine if the stroke color or underlying canvas color should be used.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeAntialias method is:

> unsigned int DrawGetStrokeAntialias ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetStrokeAntialias

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetStrokeAntialias() controls whether stroked outlines are antialiased. Stroked outlines are antialiased by default. When antialiasing is disabled stroked pixels are thresholded to determine if the stroke color or underlying canvas color should be used.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeAntialias method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeAntialias ( DrawContext context, const unsigned int stroke_antialias );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  stroke_antialias:
    set to false (zero) to disable antialiasing

### DrawGetStrokeDashArray

> DrawGetStrokeDashArray() returns an array representing the pattern of dashes and gaps used to stroke paths ( see DrawSetStrokeDashArray ) . The array must be freed once it is no longer required by the user.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeDashArray method is:

> double *DrawGetStrokeDashArray ( DrawContext context, unsigned long *num_elems );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  num_elems:
    address to place number of elements in dash array

### DrawSetStrokeDashArray

*/

> DrawSetStrokeDashArray() specifies the pattern of dashes and gaps used to stroke paths. The strokeDashArray represents an array of numbers that specify the lengths of alternating dashes and gaps in pixels. If an odd number of values is provided, then the list of values is repeated to yield an even number of values. To remove an existing dash array, pass a zero num_elems argument and null dasharray. A typical strokeDashArray_ array might contain the members 5 3 2.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeDashArray method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeDashArray ( DrawContext context, const unsigned long num_elems, const double *dasharray );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  num_elems:
    number of elements in dash array

  dasharray:
    dash array values

### DrawGetStrokeDashOffset

*/

> DrawGetStrokeDashOffset() returns the offset into the dash pattern to start the dash.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeDashOffset method is:

> double DrawGetStrokeDashOffset ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetStrokeDashOffset

> DrawSetStrokeDashOffset() specifies the offset into the dash pattern to start the dash.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeDashOffset method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeDashOffset ( DrawContext context, const double dash_offset );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  dash_offset:
    dash offset

### DrawGetStrokeLineCap

> DrawGetStrokeLineCap() returns the shape to be used at the end of open subpaths when they are stroked. Values of LineCap are UndefinedCap, ButtCap, RoundCap, and SquareCap.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeLineCap method is:

> LineCap DrawGetStrokeLineCap ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetStrokeLineCap

*/

> DrawSetStrokeLineCap() specifies the shape to be used at the end of open subpaths when they are stroked. Values of LineCap are UndefinedCap, ButtCap, RoundCap, and SquareCap.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeLineCap method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeLineCap ( DrawContext context, const LineCap linecap );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  linecap:
    linecap style

### DrawGetStrokeLineJoin

*/

> DrawGetStrokeLineJoin() returns the shape to be used at the corners of paths ( or other vector shapes ) when they are stroked. Values of LineJoin are UndefinedJoin, MiterJoin, RoundJoin, and BevelJoin.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeLineJoin method is:

> LineJoin DrawGetStrokeLineJoin ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetStrokeLineJoin

*/

> DrawSetStrokeLineJoin() specifies the shape to be used at the corners of paths ( or other vector shapes ) when they are stroked. Values of LineJoin are UndefinedJoin, MiterJoin, RoundJoin, and BevelJoin.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeLineJoin method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeLineJoin ( DrawContext context, const LineJoin linejoin );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  linejoin:
    line join style

### DrawGetStrokeMiterLimit

*/

> DrawGetStrokeMiterLimit() returns the miter limit. When two line segments meet at a sharp angle and miter joins have been specified for 'lineJoin', it is possible for the miter to extend far beyond the thickness of the line stroking the path. The miterLimit' imposes a limit on the ratio of the miter length to the 'lineWidth'.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeMiterLimit method is:

> unsigned long DrawGetStrokeMiterLimit ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetStrokeMiterLimit

*/

> DrawSetStrokeMiterLimit() specifies the miter limit. When two line segments meet at a sharp angle and miter joins have been specified for 'lineJoin', it is possible for the miter to extend far beyond the thickness of the line stroking the path. The miterLimit' imposes a limit on the ratio of the miter length to the 'lineWidth'.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeMiterLimit method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeMiterLimit ( DrawContext context, const unsigned long miterlimit );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  miterlimit:
    miter limit

### DrawGetStrokeOpacity

*/

> DrawGetStrokeOpacity() returns the opacity of stroked object outlines.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeOpacity method is:

> double DrawGetStrokeOpacity ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

### DrawSetStrokeOpacity

  context:
    drawing context

> DrawSetStrokeOpacity() specifies the opacity of stroked object outlines.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeOpacity method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeOpacity ( DrawContext context, const double stroke_opacity );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  stroke_opacity:
    stroke opacity. The value 1.0 is opaque.

### DrawGetStrokeWidth

> DrawGetStrokeWidth() returns the width of the stroke used to draw object outlines.

The format of the DrawGetStrokeWidth method is:

> double DrawGetStrokeWidth ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetStrokeWidth

> DrawSetStrokeWidth() sets the width of the stroke used to draw object outlines.

The format of the DrawSetStrokeWidth method is:

> void DrawSetStrokeWidth ( DrawContext context, const double stroke_width );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  stroke_width:
    stroke width

### DrawGetTextAntialias

> DrawGetTextAntialias() returns the current text antialias setting, which determines whether text is antialiased. Text is antialiased by default.

The format of the DrawGetTextAntialias method is:

> unsigned int DrawGetTextAntialias ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetTextAntialias

> DrawSetTextAntialias() controls whether text is antialiased. Text is antialiased by default.

The format of the DrawSetTextAntialias method is:

> void DrawSetTextAntialias ( DrawContext context, const unsigned int text_antialias );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  text_antialias:
    antialias boolean. Set to false (0) to disable antialiasing.

### DrawGetTextDecoration

> DrawGetTextDecoration() returns the decoration applied when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawGetTextDecoration method is:

> DecorationType DrawGetTextDecoration ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetTextDecoration

> DrawSetTextDecoration() specifies a decoration to be applied when annotating with text.

The format of the DrawSetTextDecoration method is:

> void DrawSetTextDecoration ( DrawContext context, const DecorationType decoration );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  decoration:
    text decoration. One of NoDecoration, UnderlineDecoration, OverlineDecoration, or LineThroughDecoration

### DrawGetTextEncoding

> DrawGetTextEncoding() returns a null-terminated string which specifies the code set used for text annotations. The string must be freed by the user once it is no longer required.

The format of the DrawGetTextEncoding method is:

> char *DrawGetTextEncoding ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetTextEncoding

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> DrawSetTextEncoding() specifies specifies the code set to use for text annotations. The only character encoding which may be specified at this time is "UTF-8" for representing Unicode as a sequence of bytes. Specify an empty string to set text encoding to the system's default. Successful text annotation using Unicode may require fonts designed to support Unicode.

The format of the DrawSetTextEncoding method is:

> void DrawSetTextEncoding ( DrawContext context, const char *encoding );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  encoding:
    character string specifying text encoding

### DrawGetTextUnderColor

> DrawGetTextUnderColor() returns the color of a background rectangle to place under text annotations.

The format of the DrawGetTextUnderColor method is:

> PixelPacket DrawGetTextUnderColor ( DrawContext context );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

### DrawSetTextUnderColor

> DrawSetTextUnderColor() specifies the color of a background rectangle to place under text annotations.

The format of the DrawSetTextUnderColor method is:

> void DrawSetTextUnderColor ( DrawContext context, const PixelPacket *under_color );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  under_color:
    text under color

### DrawSetTextUnderColorString

> DrawSetTextUnderColorString() specifies the color of a background rectangle to place under text annotations.

The format of the DrawSetTextUnderColorString method is:

> void DrawSetTextUnderColorString ( DrawContext context, const char *under_color );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  under_color:
    text under color

### DrawTranslate

> DrawTranslate() applies a translation to the current coordinate system which moves the coordinate system origin to the specified coordinate.

The format of the DrawTranslate method is:

> void DrawTranslate ( DrawContext context, const double x, const double y );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x:
    new x ordinate for coordinate system origin

  y:
    new y ordinate for coordinate system origin

### DrawSetViewbox

> DrawSetViewbox() sets the overall canvas size to be recorded with the drawing vector data. Usually this will be specified using the same size as the canvas image. When the vector data is saved to SVG or MVG formats, the viewbox is use to specify the size of the canvas image that a viewer will render the vector data on.

The format of the DrawSetViewbox method is:

> void DrawSetViewbox ( DrawContext context, unsigned long x1, unsigned long y1, unsigned long x2, unsigned long y2 );

A description of each parameter follows:

  context:
    drawing context

  x1:
    left x ordinate

  y1:
    top y ordinate

  x2:
    right x ordinate

  y2:
    bottom y ordinate