GetBkMode

The GetBkMode function returns the current background mix mode for a specified device context. The background mix mode of a device context affects text, hatched brushes, and pen styles that are not solid lines.

int GetBkMode(
  HDC hdc   // handle to device context of interest
);
 

Parameters

hdc

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

Return Values

If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the current background mix mode, either OPAQUE or TRANSPARENT.

If the function fails, the return value is zero.

Remarks

Windows CE: The BkMode value is stored internally as a single byte.

QuickInfo

  Windows NT: Requires version 3.1 or later.
  Windows: Requires Windows 95 or later.
  Windows CE: Requires version 1.0 or later.
  Header: Declared in wingdi.h.
  Import Library: Use gdi32.lib.

See Also

Painting and Drawing Overview, Painting and Drawing Functions, GetBkColor, SetBkMode