The ImageGear Vector component provides base operations for reading such vector formats as CAD (DXF/DWG), DWF, DGN, CGM, and HPGL and drawing vector data during display operations.

This component allows you to switch between OpenGL and WinAPI rendering engines dynamically. OpenGL is an advanced rendering engine that provides faster execution speed via hardware acceleration and offers higher level graphics commands. Since not all hardware supports the OpenGL interface, the Windows API engine can be used as an alternative. ImageGear provides 3 rendering modes: OpenGL, Windows API, and Automatic (the default), which means that ImageGear tries to use OpenGL, and falls back to Windows API if OpenGL is not available. This provides for an universal automated solution across different hardware and software configurations.

For detailed information about using the Vector component, see the section entitled Vector Component API Reference.