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Subject: Programming the OS/2 Warp GPI
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IBM Independent Vendor League
IVL News Service
New Book Explains OS/2 Graphics Interface
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A new book from John Wiley & Sons addresses the Graphics Programming
Interface (GPI) for OS/2 Warp, providing step-by-step instructions and
accompanying coding examples. The book, written by Stephen Knight and
Jeffrey Ryan, covers the full range of OS/2 GPI functions, including
the latest additions to OS/2 Warp Version 3.
Programming the OS/2 Warp Version 3 GPI includes:
- Drawing primitives
- Working in coordinate spaces
- Character fonts, metrics, sizing and positioning
- Metafiles
- Transformations
- Over 60 screen shots, drawings and tables
- Accompanying disk includes:
. Graphics editor application
. Text browser file
. Query printer information
. Other utilities
The book (416 pages, $39.95 U.S.) can be ordered as ISBN
0-471-10718-2 or through IBM as SR28-5681. Publisher's order line:
(800) CALL-WILEY (800-225-5945). Fax: (908) 203-3200. For more
information, e-mail: CompBks@JWiley.Com.
John Wiley & Sons, a leading supplier of books about OS/2 and related
products, is a member of IBM's Independent Vendor League (IVL). The
IVL supports individuals and companies who develop and market books,
newsletters, magazines, training videos, courseware and consulting
services for OS/2 and other IBM personal software products.
____________________________________________________________________
This news release is from the IBM IVL News Service and may be freely
copied and distributed. For information about the IVL, call
(203) 452-7704, fax (203) 268-1075 or e-mail gailo@vnet.ibm.com.
Send news and distribution changes to ivlinfo@vnet.ibm.com.
(OS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.)