SaveBitmapToBMPFile
int SaveBitmapToBMPFile (int bitmapID, char filename[]);
Purpose
Saves a bitmap image to a .bmp file. This function returns an error if you attempt to save a transparent bitmap or a bitmap that originated from a metafile.
Parameters
| Input | ||
| Name | Type | Description |
| bitmapID | int | ID of the bitmap object that contains the image. You can obtain the ID from functions such as NewBitmap and GetCtrlBitmap. |
| filename | char [] | Pathname of the file in which to save the image. You can use a complete pathname or a simple filename. If the name is a simple filename, the file is saved in the directory that contains the executable. |
Return Value
| Name | Type | Description |
| status | int | Return value indicating whether the function was successful. A negative number indicates that an error occurred. |
Additional Information
Library: User Interface Library
Include file: userint.h
LabWindows/CVI compatibility: LabWindows/CVI 7.1 and later
Example
Refer to userint\ICOViewer.cws for an example of using the SaveBitmapToBMPFile function.