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# dwFlags

Flags associated with an effect.

```
var dwFlags: DWORD
```

## Discussion

This value can be a combination of one or more of the following values:

FFEFF_CARTESIAN

The values of rglDirection are to be interpreted as Cartesian coordinates.

FFEFF_OBJECTOFFSETS

The values of dwTriggerButton and rgdwAxes are data format offsets, FFJOFS_* constants. This flag is not necessary, as the format is assumed. The OBJECTIDS method of specifying dwTriggerButton and rgdwAxes is not supported – FFJOFS_* constants MUST be used.

FFEFF_POLAR

The values of rglDirection are to be interpreted as polar coordinates.

FFEFF_SPHERICAL

The values of rglDirection are to be interpreted as spherical coordinates.

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