Graphics::ReleaseHDC method (gdiplusgraphics.h)

The Graphics::ReleaseHDC method releases a device context handle obtained by a previous call to the Graphics::GetHDC method of this Graphics object.

Syntax

void ReleaseHDC(
  [in] HDC hdc
);

Parameters

[in] hdc

Type: HDC

Handle to a device context obtained by a previous call to the Graphics::GetHDC method of this Graphics object.

Return value

None

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header gdiplusgraphics.h (include Gdiplus.h)
Library Gdiplus.lib
DLL Gdiplus.dll

See also

Changes in the Programming Model

FromHDC Methods

Graphics

Graphics::GetHDC