FrameRgn

Syntax

BOOL FrameRgn(hDC,hRgn,hBrush,nWidth,nHeight)

This function draws a border around the region specified by the hRgn parameter, using the brush specified by the hBrush parameter. The nWidth parameter specifies the width of the border in vertical brush strokes; the nHeight parameter specifies the height in horizontal brush strokes.

Parameter Type/Description  

hDC HDC Identifies the device context.  
hRgn HANDLE Identifies the region to be enclosed in a border. The coordinates for the given region are specified in device units.  
hBrush HBRUSH Identifies the brush to be used to draw the border.  
nWidth int Specifies the width in vertical brush strokes (in logical units).  
nHeight int Specifies the height in horizontal brush strokes (in logical units).  

Return Value

The return value specifies the outcome of the function. It is nonzero if the function is successful. Otherwise, it is zero.