unit StrokeAndFillPathU;

interface

uses
  Windows, Messages, SysUtils, Classes, Graphics, Controls, Forms, Dialogs;

type
  TForm1 = class(TForm)
    procedure FormPaint(Sender: TObject);
  private
    { Private declarations }
  public
    { Public declarations }
  end;

var
  Form1: TForm1;

implementation

{$R *.DFM}

procedure TForm1.FormPaint(Sender: TObject);
begin
  {begin a path bracket}
  BeginPath(Canvas.Handle);

  {draw some cool text}
  SetBkMode(Canvas.Handle, TRANSPARENT);
  Canvas.TextOut(10, 10, 'DELPHI ROCKS!');

  {end the path bracket}
  EndPath(Canvas.Handle);

  {initialize the pen and brush to be used in filling and outlining the path}
  Canvas.Pen.Color := clRed;
  Canvas.Pen.Style := psSolid;
  Canvas.Brush.Color := clBlue;
  Canvas.Brush.Style := bsDiagCross;

  {fill and outline the path}
  StrokeAndFillPath(Canvas.Handle);
end;

end.