Enum DWriteFactoryType

Specifies the type of DirectWrite factory object. DirectWrite factory contains internal state such as font loader registration and cached font data. In most cases it is recommended to use the shared factory object, because it allows multiple components that use DirectWrite to share internal DirectWrite state and reduce memory usage. However, there are cases when it is desirable to reduce the impact of a component, such as a plug-in from an untrusted source, on the rest of the process by sandboxing and isolating it from the rest of the process components. In such cases, it is recommended to use an isolated factory for the sandboxed component.

Namespace: JeremyAnsel.DirectX.DWrite

Assembly: JeremyAnsel.DirectX.DWrite.dll

Syntax

public enum DWriteFactoryType

Fields

Name	Description
Isolated	Objects created from the isolated factory do not interact with internal DirectWrite state from other components.
Shared	Shared factory allow for re-use of cached font data across multiple in process components. Such factories also take advantage of cross process font caching components for better performance.