CodeLab Help

How to use CodeLab and some sample effects

CodeLab is a Paint.NET "effect" that allows you to write code that is compiled on the fly and is then executed in the Paint.NET effect engine on your current selection. With CodeLab you can implement almost any type of effect you want if you have the programming and mathematical talent to do so. This plugin works by presenting you with a code editor that you can use to type in C# code that is then compiled and executed (rendered) as soon as you stop typing. Once you are happy with your effect, you can save it as a DLL file and share that with your friends!

Designing and Developing Effects

Paint.NET Effects Design Overview
Sample Code for User Interface Elements

Using the Editor

Using the Code Editor
Designing a User Interface for Your Effect
Building a DLL File

More Information

Here is some more information that you may find useful:
Check for CodeLab Updates
History of CodeLab

News

Double-Six Dominoes 2.0
(October 3, 2007)
This long-awaited refresh of the most popular dominoes game on Download.com is now available!
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Paint.NET 3.10 Released
(August 23, 2007)
This new release includes the Soften Portrait and Ink Sketch effects written by BoltBait.
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