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The GetArcDirection function retrieves the current arc direction for the specified device context. Arc and rectangle functions use the arc direction.
Syntax
int GetArcDirection(
[in] HDC hdc
);
Parameters
[in] hdc
Handle to the device context.
Return value
The return value specifies the current arc direction; it can be any one of the following values:
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AD_COUNTERCLOCKWISE | Arcs and rectangles are drawn counterclockwise. |
| AD_CLOCKWISE | Arcs and rectangles are drawn clockwise. |
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 |