29.4. Applying Graphical Transformations
To wrap up our discussion of using shapes, let's address the topic of transformations. WPF ships with numerous classes that extend the System.Windows.Media.Transform abstract base class. Table 29-5 documents many of the key out-of-the-box Transform derived classes.
| Type | Meaning in Life |
|---|---|
| MatrixTransform | Creates an arbitrary matrix transformation that is used to manipulate objects or coordinate systems in a 2D plane |
| RotateTransform | Rotates an object clockwise about a specified point in a 2D (x, y) coordinate system |
| ScaleTransform | Scales an object in the 2D (x, y) coordinate system |
| SkewTransform | Skews an object in the 2D (x, y) coordinate system ... |
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