Using the Windows C DLL

You can get the device context for the LEAD control's client area or for the bitmap in memory. Thus, you can use Windows C DLL functions that require a device context. For example, you can use GDI drawing functions to add lines, shapes, or text to the bitmap.

Use the following methods to create and release a device context for the bitmap in memory:

GetBitmapDC method

ReleaseBitmapDC method

Use the following methods to create and release a device context for the LEAD control's client area:

GetClientDC method

ReleaseClientDC method