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

See also

Graphics Low Level Client Support