INFO: Maximum Brush Size (12071)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.0
  • Microsoft Win32 Application Programming Interface (API), when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q12071

SUMMARY

The maximum size of a brush is determined by the OEM driver. In theory, any brush size can be created. However, the brushes are realized by the OEM driver. The only requirement the driver must satisfy is that it must be able to handle 8 x 8 brushes.

If the driver realizes variable sizes, passing any bitmap is acceptable. The driver decides what to do with brushes larger than 8 x 8.

Currently, sample drivers use the top left 8 x 8 piece of the pattern; however, if the OEM wants to use the whole pattern, that also is proper. The limit of the current device drivers is 8 x 8 because of a performance trade-off.

The amount of pattern realized is a display driver-dependent issue.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:3/7/2005
Keywords:kbinfo KB12071