CWnd::GetAncestor

Retrieves the ancestor window object of the specified window.

CWnd* GetAncestor(
   UINT gaFlags
) const;

Parameters

  • gaFlags
    Specifies the ancestor to be retrieved. For a complete list of possible values, see GetAncestor.

Return Value

If the function succeeds, the return value is a pointer to the ancestor window object. If the function fails, the return value is NULL.

Remarks

This member function emulates the functionality of the function GetAncestor, as described in the Windows SDK.

Requirements

Header: afxwin.h

See Also

Reference

CWnd Class

Hierarchy Chart

Concepts

CWnd Members