Graphics.FromHDC(HDD, HANDLE) method
Applies to: desktop apps only
The Graphics::FromHDC method creates a Graphics object that is associated with a specified device context and a specified device.
Syntax
static Graphics* FromHDC(
[in] HDD hdc,
[in] HANDLE hDevice
);
Parameters
hdc [in]
Type: HDDHandle to the device context that is associated with the new Graphics object.
hDevice [in]
Type: HANDLEHandle to a device that is associated with the new Graphics object.
Return value
Type:
Type: Graphics*****
This method returns a pointer to the new Graphics object.
Remarks
When you use this method to create a Graphics object, make sure that the Graphics object is deleted before the device context is released.
Requirements
Minimum supported client |
Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional |
Minimum supported server |
Windows 2000 Server |
Product |
GDI+ 1.0 |
Header |
Gdiplusgraphics.h (include Gdiplus.h) |
Library |
Gdiplus.lib |
DLL |
Gdiplus.dll |
See also
Optimizing Printing by Providing a Printer Handle
Changes in the Programming Model
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