3D computer graphics (in contrast to 2D computer graphics) are graphics that utilize a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing ...

For a visualization of each primitive type, see the diagram later in this topic in Winding Direction and Leading Vertex Positions. The input-assembler stage reads data from vertex and index buffers, ...

Direct3D 10 and higher supports several primitive types (or topologies) that are represented by the D3D_PRIMITIVE_TOPOLOGY enumerated type. These types define how vertices are interpreted and rendered ...