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4/8/2010

This method retrieves a DirectDraw-defined DDCAPSstructure containing the hardware capabilities.

Syntax 

HRESULT GetCaps(
  DDCAPS* 
pCaps
);

Parameters

pCaps

DDCAPSstructure containing the hardware capabilities.

Return Value

Returns an HRESULTvalue.

Remarks

If the renderer has not loaded DirectDraw, this method returns E_FAIL.

DirectDraw is not loaded by the renderer until it is connected; it is unloaded only when the renderer is disconnected.

Requirements

Windows Embedded CE Windows CE 2.12 and later
Windows Mobile Pocket PC for Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later, Smartphone for Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later
Note Microsoft DirectShow applications and DirectShow filters have different include file and Library requirements
For more information, see Setting Up the Build Environment,
Version 2.12 requires DXPAK 1.0 or later