Win_SetBkMode

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Win_SetBkMode

 

Description

 

Sets the background mix mode of the specified device context. The background mix mode is used with text, hatched brushes, and pen styles that are not solid lines..

 

Syntax

 

n = Win_SetBkMode(hDC, nBkMode)

 

Returns

 

Number.

If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the previous background mode.

If the function fails, the return value is zero.

 

Parameters

 

Name

Type

Optional

Meaning

hDC

Number

No

A handle to the device context

nBKMode

Number

No

The background mode. This parameter can be one of the following values:

%TRANSPARENT

Background remains untouched

%OPAQUE

Background is filled with the current background color before the text, hatched brush, or pen is drawn

 

Remarks

 

For additional info, please refer to MS documentation at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd162965(VS.85).aspx

 

Restrictions

 

See also

 

Examples