GetScreenDepth

BitDepth = GetScreenDepth()

Parameters: NONE

Returns:     BitDepth = The depth (in bits) of the current graphics mode

GetScreenDepth() returns the current bit depth (number of colours) of the screen. Bit Depths Supported (number of colours)       16 =65536 Possible colours.       24 = 16.8 Million colours (warning a lot of newer video cards longer support this mode)       32 = 16.8 Million colours FACTS:       * none. Mini Tutorial:       Display the current width/height/depth and type of the screen currently in use.      Print "The Screens Current Settings are."   Print "Current Display Width:"+Str$(GetScreenWidth())   Print "Current Display Height:"+Str$(GetScreenHeight())   Print "Current Display Depth:"+Str$(GetScreenDepth())   Print "Current Display Type:"+Str$(GetScreenType())    ; Display the Screen and waitkey for key press before ending.   Sync   WaitKey    Since PlayBasics default screen mode settings are 800,600,16,1 the above code will output.      Current Display Width:800   Current Display Height:600   Current Display Depth:16   Current Display Type:1    Note: Since it's running windowed mode, it might not have a screen depth of 16.

Related Info:	GetScreenHeight | GetScreenType | GetScreenWidth | OpenScreen :

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