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Description
Retrieves the specified system metric or system configuration setting.
Syntax
n = Win_GetSystemMetrics(nIndex)
Returns
Number.
Parameters
Name |
Type |
Optional |
Meaning |
nIndex |
Number |
No |
The system metric or configuration setting to be retrieved. This parameter can be one of the values listed in http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms724385(VS.85).aspx.
Note that all %SM_CX* values are widths and all %SM_CY* values are heights. Also note that all settings designed to return Boolean data represent %TRUE as any nonzero value, and %FALSE as a zero value. |
Remarks
For additional info, please refer to MS documentation at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms724385(VS.85).aspx
Restrictions
Note that all dimensions retrieved are in pixels.
See also
Examples