---
name: "CreateDIBPatternBrush"
section: "3w"
platform: "linux"
package: "libwine-dev"
version: "1.4.1-4"
release: "Debian 7 (Wheezy)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/CreateDIBPatternBrush"
---

# CreateDIBPatternBrush(3w)

## NAME

**CreateDIBPatternBrush** (GDI32.@)

## SYNOPSIS

HBRUSH CreateDIBPatternBrush\
  (\
   HGLOBAL *hbitmap*,\
   UINT    *coloruse*\
  )

## DESCRIPTION

Create a logical brush with a pattern from a **DIB**.

## PARAMS

*hbitmap* **\[In\]**  Global object containing **BITMAPINFO** structure for the pattern.

*coloruse* **\[In\]**  Specifies color format, if provided.

## RETURNS

A handle to the created brush, or a **NULL** handle if the brush cannot be created.

## NOTES

**-** This function uses **[CreateBrushIndirect(3w)](/CreateBrushIndirect/3w.md)** to create the brush.

**-** The brush returned should be freed by the caller using **[DeleteObject(3w)](/DeleteObject/3w.md)** when it is no longer required.

**-** This function is for compatibility only. **[CreateDIBPatternBrushPt(3w)](/CreateDIBPatternBrushPt/3w.md)** should be used instead.

## IMPLEMENTATION

Declared in **"gdiplusenums.h"**.

Implemented in **"dlls/gdi32/brush.c"**.

Debug channel **"gdi"**.