Microsoft DirectX 8.1 (C++) |
IUnknown::AddRef
Increases the reference count of the object by 1.
ULONG AddRef();
Parameters
There are no parameters.
Return Values
Returns the new reference count. This value is for diagnostic and testing purposes only.
Remarks
When the object is created, its reference count is set to 1. Every time an application obtains an interface to the object or calls the AddRef method, the object's reference count is increased by 1. Use the Release method to decrease the object's reference count by 1.
Requirements
Windows NT/2000/XP: Requires Windows NT 3.1 or later.
Windows 98/Me: Requires Windows 98 or later.
Header: Declared in Unknwn.h.