[wxPython-users] how to get the native DC value for drawing?

[Christopher Barker]

Robin Dunn wrote:
>> on the windows, but I don't know how to get the DC in wxPython. It
>> seems that self.GetHandle() does not help.
> 
> dc.GetHDC()

But is that what you really want? If you're writing this in wxPython, 
and want it to be platform independent, then you want to use the regular 
old wx.DCs (and probably GraphicsContext, as it looks like you need 
gradients, alpha blending, etc.):

http://wiki.wxpython.org/RecipesImagesAndGraphics

is a good place to start for more info.

-Chris



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