IDirectManipulationViewport::ReleaseContact method (directmanipulation.h)

Removes a contact that is associated with a viewport.

Syntax

HRESULT ReleaseContact(
  [in] UINT32 pointerId
);

Parameters

[in] pointerId

The ID of the pointer.

Return value

If the method succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.

Remarks

This method releases a contact from a specific Direct Manipulation viewport (equivalent to the user removing a touch point).

The viewport state is not affected unless the last remaining contact on the viewport is removed, in which case the viewport will transition to inertia, if supported.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 8 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2012 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header directmanipulation.h

See also

IDirectManipulationViewport