Direct 2D #11. Animations

▤ Summary

This article explains how to animate a Direct2D interface using Windows Animation Manager and DirectComposition. It walks through COM setup, creating animation variables and transitions, and scheduling a storyboard to move a rectangle across the screen. It also shows how to build a DirectComposition visual tree, attach Direct2D content, and define looping animations for position and opacity. The piece compares the older WAM approach with DirectComposition and highlights how both APIs fit into Windows graphics development.

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