short Escape(hDC, SETLINEJOIN, sizeof(int),lpNewJoin,lpOldJoin)
This escape specifies how a device driver will join two intersecting line segments. The intersection can form a rounded, squared, or mitered corner.
| Parameter | Type/Description |
| hDC | HDC Identifies the device context. | ||
| lpNewJoin | LPINT Points to a short-integer value that specifies the type of intersection. The possible values and their meanings are given in the following list: | ||
| Value | Meaning | ||
| –1 | Line segments are joined by using the default GDI setting. | ||
| 0 | Line segments are joined with a mitered corner; the outer edges of the lines extend until they meet at an angle. This is referred to as a miter join. | ||
| 1 | Line segments are joined with a rounded corner; a semicircular arc with a diameter equal to the line width is drawn around the point where the lines meet. This is referred to as a round join. | ||
| 2 | Line segments are joined with a squared end point; the outer edges of the lines are not extended. This is referred to as a bevel join. | ||
| lpOldJoin | LPINT Points to a short-integer value that specifies the previous line join setting. | ||
The return value specifies the outcome of the escape. It is positive if the escape is successful. Otherwise, it is negative.
The interpretation of this escape varies with page-description languages (PDLs). Consult the PDL documentation for its exact meaning.
If an application specifies a miter join but the angle of intersection is too small, the device driver ignores the miter setting and uses a bevel join instead.