IDirect3DSurface9::ReleaseDC method (d3d9helper.h)
Release a device context handle.
Syntax
HRESULT ReleaseDC(
[in] HDC hdc
);
Parameters
[in] hdc
Type: HDC
Handle to a device context.
Return value
Type: HRESULT
If the method succeeds, the return value is D3D_OK. D3DERR_INVALIDCALL is returned if the argument is invalid.
Remarks
An hdc is a Windows resource. It must be released after use so Windows can return it to the pool of available resources.
This method will release only the device context returned by IDirect3DSurface9::GetDC. Otherwise, this method will fail.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | d3d9helper.h (include D3D9.h) |
| Library | D3D9.lib |