AbortPath

The AbortPath function closes and discards any paths in the specified device context.

BOOL AbortPath(
  HDC hdc   // handle to device context
);
 

Parameters

hdc

Handle to the device context from which a path will be discarded.

Return Values

If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.

If the function fails, the return value is zero.

Windows NT: To get extended error information, call GetLastError.

Remarks

If there is an open path bracket in the given device context, the path bracket is closed and the path is discarded. If there is a closed path in the device context, the path is discarded.

QuickInfo

  Windows NT: Requires version 3.1 or later.
  Windows: Requires Windows 95 or later.
  Windows CE: Unsupported.
  Header: Declared in wingdi.h.
  Import Library: Use gdi32.lib.

See Also

Paths Overview, Path Functions, BeginPath, EndPath