Description

This unit contains the predefined subprograms that deal with the current output surface, which is a window. All routines in the View unit are exported qualified (and thus must be prefaced with "View.") with the exception of maxx, maxy, maxcolor and maxcolour which are exported unqualified.

Entry Points

maxx   Returns the maximum x coordinate (width 1) (exported unqualified). maxy   Returns the maximum y coordinate (height 1) (exported unqualified). maxcolor   Returns the maximum color number (# colors 1) (exported unqualified). maxcolour   Returns the maximum color number (# colors 1) (exported unqualified). Set   Changes the configuration of the output surface. ClipSet   Clips output to a specified rectangle. ClipAdd   Adds another specified rectangle to the clipping region. ClipAddOval   Adds another specified oval to the clipping region. ClipOff   Stops all clipping. WhatDotColor     Gets the color of the pixel at a specified location. WhatDotColour   Gets the color of the pixel at a specified location. Update   Updates the onscreen window from the offscreen bitmap. UpdateArea   Updates part of the onscreen window from the offscreen bitmap. SetTransparentColor   Sets the transparent color to be ignored when using picUnderMerge mode. SetTransparentColour   Sets the transparent colour to be ignored when using picUnderMerge mode.