SetArcDirection function (wingdi.h)
The SetArcDirection sets the drawing direction to be used for arc and rectangle functions.
Syntax
int SetArcDirection(
[in] HDC hdc,
[in] int dir
);
Parameters
[in] hdc
A handle to the device context.
[in] dir
The new arc direction. This parameter can be one of the following values.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
|
Figures drawn counterclockwise. |
|
Figures drawn clockwise. |
Return value
If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the old arc direction.
If the function fails, the return value is zero.
Remarks
The default direction is counterclockwise.
The SetArcDirection function specifies the direction in which the following functions draw:
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 | wingdi.h (include Windows.h) |
| Library | Gdi32.lib |
| DLL | Gdi32.dll |