GetBkMode

This function returns the current background mix mode for a specified device context. The background mix mode of a device context affects text and dashed pens.

At a Glance

Header file: Wingdi.h
Windows CE versions: 1.0 and later

Syntax

int GetBkMode(HDC hdc);

Parameters

hdc

[in] Handle to the device context whose background mode is to be returned.

Return Values

Either OPAQUE or TRANSPARENT, which specifies the current background mix mode, indicates success. Zero indicates failure.

Remarks

The background mix mode value is stored internally as a single byte.

See Also

GetBkColor, SetBkMode