AllocConsole

Allocates a console for the calling process.

Module: Windows

Microsoft documentation: AllocConsole

Signature

func AllocConsole() -> bool32;

Returns

bool32 — nonzero on success or zero on failure. Call GetLastError after failure.

Description

A process can be associated with at most one console. After allocation, obtain the console handles with GetStdHandle.

See also

• Console — console API overview
• GetStdHandle — retrieve a standard device handle