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This function deletes the specified device context (DC).
Syntax
BOOL DeleteDC( HDC hdc ); |
Parameters
- hdc
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[in] Handle to the device context.
Return Value
Nonzero indicates success.
Zero indicates failure.
To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
Remarks
An application must not delete a device context whose handle was obtained by calling the GetDCfunction. Instead, it must call the ReleaseDCfunction to free the device context.
Requirements
Header | windows.h |
Library | coredll.lib |
Windows Embedded CE | Windows CE 1.0 and later |
Windows Mobile | Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later |