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Q126225: PRB: GetGlyphOutLine() Causes GPF Under Chinese Windows 3.1

Article: Q126225
Product(s): Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb16bitonly
Last Modified: 05-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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Under Traditional Chinese Windows version 3.1, if GetGlyphOutLine() is called
many times (more than 1000 times) on a Chinese font that's larger than 100
points, the GDI heap will be eroded rapidly and the application will eventually
fail giving a general protection (GP) fault.

RESOLUTION
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If GetGlyphOutLine() needs to be called repeatedly on a Chinese font, please set
the font size to be no larger than 100pt.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 3.10 no32bit gpf Mingli fesdk c_sdke

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Keywords          : kb16bitonly 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbSDKSearch kbWinSDKSearch kbWinSDK310
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1

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