Want to draw on the desktop like a Canvas? You can now! Simply use the proecedre below!
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! Name: Get the desktop as a CANVAS (So you can draw on it!)
! Description:Want to draw on the desktop like a Canvas? You can now! Simply use the proecedre below!
! By: Niel Corns
!
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function windowsDesktopCanvas: TCanvas;
var
DC: HDc;
begin
DC := getWindowDC ( GetDeskTopWindow );
result := TCanvas.Create;
result.Handle := DC;
end;
Forgive me if I am wrong, but don't you have to call ReleaseDC when you are done drawing? (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
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