Microsoft DirectX User Interface
Visual LANSA version 13.0 introduces the DirectX rendering engine. DirectX is a collection of APIs embedded in to Windows that provide superior graphics capabilities, opening the door to a world of new design possibilities.
To see examples of what can be done with DirectX run the DirectX Demonstration Application.
With the new Visual LANSA user-designed controls, the developer has almost complete control over the user interface. For example:
· There are gradient colors, rounded corners, transparency and opacity.
· Dynamic styles and mouse events make it possible for the user interface to react as the mouse enters, hovers over or leaves a control.
· Context menus can be much more than just menus and animations allow for developers to add valuable visual feedback for the user.