GetArcDirection

The GetArcDirection function returns the current arc direction for the specified device context. Arc and rectangle functions use the arc direction.

int GetArcDirection(

HDC hdc // handle to device context
);  

Parameters

hdc

Identifies the device context.

Return Values

If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the current arc direction. Following are the valid return values:

Value Meaning
AD_COUNTERCLOCKWISE Arcs and rectangles are drawn counterclockwise.
AD_CLOCKWISE Arcs and rectangles are drawn clockwise.

If an error occurs, the return value is zero.

See Also

SetArcDirection