FlattenPath

The FlattenPath function transforms any curves in the path that is selected into the current device context (DC), turning each curve into a sequence of lines.

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

Parameters

hdc

Handle to a DC that contains a valid path.

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. GetLastError may return one of the following error codes:

ERROR_CAN_NOT_COMPLETE
ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER
ERROR_NOT_ENOUGH_MEMORY

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, WidenPath