Using Graphics and Character-Font Routines

Graphics routines are functions and subroutines that draw lines, rectangles, ellipses, and similar elements on the screen. Font routines create text in a variety of sizes and styles. The QuickWin graphics library provides routines that:

• Change the window's dimensions.
• Set coordinates.
• Set color palettes.
• Set line styles, fill masks, and other figure attributes.
• Draw graphics elements.
• Display text in several character styles.
• Display text in fonts compatible with Microsoft Windows.
• Store and retrieve screen images.