Microsoft Windows 2000 API SuperBible

GDI Function Descriptions

Table 12.1 summarizes the Graphics Device Interface functions. Detailed function descriptions follow the table.

Table 12.1. Graphics Device Interface Function Summary

Function	Purpose
AddFontMemResourceEx	Loads a font resource from a memory image into the system
AddFontResource	Loads a font resource from a file into the system
AddFontResourceEx	Loads a font resource from a file into the system as private and/or not enumerable
CancelDC	Cancels any pending operation on a device context
ChangeDisplaySettings	Changes the display settings
CreateCompatibleDC	Creates a memory device context compatible with a given device
CreateDC	Creates a device context to a physical device, such as a printer
CreateFont	Creates a logical font, ...