Miscellaneous Topics

Name 

Description 

Starting a New Project 

This outlines the procedure to create a new project that uses the Microchip Graphics Library from scratch. 

Changing the default Font 

The library comes with the default font (Gentium 18). This font can be changed in two ways. 

Advanced Font Features 

Fonts used in the library can be configured to use anti-aliasing and extended glyph support. 

Using Primitive Rendering Functions in Blocking and Non-Blocking Modes 

Basic rendering functions such as Line(), Rectangle(), Circle() etc are referred to as functions in the Graphics Primitive Layer. These functions can also be implemented in the device driver layer if the display device supports hardware acceleration of the function. Applications that directly calls these functions can take advantage of the hardware accelerated primitives. How these functions are used will depend on the "Configuration Setting". 

Using Microchip Graphics Module Color Look Up Table in Applications 

Utilizing the Color Look Up Table (CLUT) of the Microchip Graphics Module saves memory for both storage and display buffer. This short instructional manual outlines the procedure to create source code files to use the CLUT of the Microchip Graphics Module and enable the Microchip Graphics Library to use the hardware feature. 

Converting Images to Use a Common Palette in GIMP 

This manual describes how to convert an image or a set of images to use a common palette in GIMP. 

How to Define Colors in your Applications 

In most cases, the application will define its own set of colors and not use the default colors that comes with the Graphics Library. This section shows an example on how to do it. 

Connecting RGB data bus 

Display glasses will require 24 bit or 18 bit RGB color data. How do you do the connection when your display controller only puts out 16 bit RGB data bus? 

Adding New Device Driver 

This is a summary of the requirements to add a new device driver.