Obtains a unique seed value for a color table created by your application. This function is used by system software and your application should not need to call it.

SInt32 GetCTSeed ();

function result

A unique seed value that you can use in the ctSeed field of a color table created by your application. It is greater than the value stored in the constant minSeed.

DISCUSSION

The seed value guarantees that the color table is recognized as distinct from the destination, and that color table translation is performed properly.

AVAILABILITY

Supported in Carbon. Available in Carbon 1.0.2 and later when running Mac OS 8.1 or later.

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