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Windows NT
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Win95
Yes
Win32s
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Import Library
gdi32.lib
Header File
wingdi.h
Unicode
No
Platform Notes
Windows 95: int == 16 bits

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

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