![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Release a device context handle.
Syntax
HRESULT ReleaseDC(
HDC hdc );
Parameters
- hdc
- [in] Handle to a device context.
Return Value
If the method succeeds, the return value is D3D_OK. D3DERR_INVALIDCALL is returned if the argument is invalid.
Remarks
An handle to a device context (HDC) is a Microsoft Windows resource. It must be released after use so Windows can return it to the pool of available resources.
This method will release only the device context returned by IDirect3DSurface9::GetDC. Otherwise, this method will fail.
See Also
IDirect3DSurface9::GetDC