API -> SetBkMode [ Library : gdi32.dll, Category : Graphical ] [C#, VB, VB.net]

SetBkMode

Library : gdi32.dll Category : Graphical

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API Description :

The SetBkMode function sets the background mix mode of the specified device context. The background mix mode is used with text, hatched brushes, and pen styles that are not solid lines.

VB Declaration :

Show Multiline Public Private

Declare Function SetBkMode Lib "gdi32" (ByVaL hdc As Long, ByVaL nBkMode As Long) As Long

Parameters :

· hdc
Identifies the device context.

· iBkMode
Specifies the background mode. This parameter can be either of the following values:
OPAQUE
 Background is filled with the current background color before the text, hatched brush, or pen is drawn.
TRA

Return :

If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the previous background mode. 

If the function fails, the return value is zero.

OS Requirement :

Requires Windows NT 3.1 or later
Requires Windows 95 or later

Dotnet Replacement :

System.Windows.Forms.Form.SetStyle(System.Windows.Forms.ControlStyles.Opaque, System.Boolean)