DCIOpenProvider function (dciman.h)
[This function is subject to change with each operating system revision. Instead, use the Microsoft DirectDraw and Microsoft Direct3DAPIs; these APIs insulate applications from such operating system changes, and hide many other difficulties involved in interacting directly with display drivers.]
Obtains a device context handle of display.
Syntax
HDC DCIOpenProvider();
Return value
Device context handle of display.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | dciman.h |
| Library | Dciman32.lib |
| DLL | Dciman32.dll |