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Chapter 2 - Shape Objects / Shape Objects Reference

Functions / Manipulating Shape Object Properties

GXGetShapeInk

You can use the GXGetShapeInk function to determine the ink object associated with a shape object.

gxInk GXGetShapeInk(gxShape source);

source

A reference to the shape whose ink object is to be determined.

function result

A reference to the ink object associated with the source shape object.

ERRORS, WARNINGS, AND NOTICES

Errors
out_of_memory
shape_is_nil

SEE ALSO

The relationship of ink objects to QuickDraw GX shapes is discussed in "About QuickDraw GX Shapes" beginning on page 2-5. Ink objects themselves are further discussed in the chapter "Ink Objects" in this book.

To change the ink object associated with a QuickDraw GX shape, use the GXSetShapeInk function, described in the next section.