GetObjectType

This function returns the type of the specified object.

DWORD GetObjectType(
  HGDIOBJ h
); 

Parameters

  • h
    [in] Handle to the graphics object.

Return Values

If the function succeeds, the return value identifies the object. This value can be one of the following.

Value Description
OBJ_BITMAP Bitmap
OBJ_BRUSH Brush
OBJ_FONT Font
OBJ_PAL Palette
OBJ_PEN Pen
OBJ_REGION Region
OBJ_DC Device context
OBJ_MEMDC Memory device context

Windows CE versions 1.0 and 1.01 do not support the OBJ_PAL return value.

If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.

Requirements

OS Versions: Windows CE 1.0 and later.
Header: Windows.h.
Link Library: Coredll.lib.

See Also

GetObject | SelectObject | GDI Functions

Last updated on Wednesday, April 13, 2005

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