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MGL_modeResolution

Returns the resolution and pixel depth of a specific graphics mode.

Declaration

ibool MGLAPI MGL_modeResolution(
    int mode,
    int *xRes,
    int *yRes,
    int *bitsPerPixel)

Prototype In

mgraph.h

Parameters

mode

graphics mode number to get resolution for

xRes

Place to store the x resolution

yRes

Place to store the y resolution

bitsPerPixel

Place to store the pixel depth

 

Return Value

True on success, false for an invalid graphics mode number.

Description

This function returns the resolution and color depth of the specified MGL graphics mode. This function is useful for displaying the list of available modes to the user, or to search for specific graphics modes for use by an application program depending on the desired resolution or color depth.

Note:    If the hardware has not been detected when this call is made, the MGL will automatically detect the installed hardware the first time this function is called.

See Also

MGL_init, MGL_availablePages, MGL_findMode, MGL_addCustomMode, MGL_createDisplayDC

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