GetBkMode

This function returns the current background mix mode for a specified device context. The background mix mode of a device context affects text and dashed pens.

int GetBkMode(
HDC hdc
); 

Parameters

  • hdc
    [in] Handle to the device context whose background mode is to be returned.

Return Values

Either OPAQUE or TRANSPARENT, which specifies the current background mix mode, indicates success. Zero indicates failure.

Remarks

The background mix mode value is stored internally as a single byte.

Requirements

Runs on Versions Defined in Include Link to
Windows CE OS 1.0 and later Wingdi.h   Mgbase.lib

Note   This API is part of the complete Windows CE OS package as provided by Microsoft. The functionality of a particular platform is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and some devices may not support this API.

See Also

GetBkColor, SetBkMode

 Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004

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