DELPHI - Device Context --> HBitMap ??
Craig Francisco
I have successfully copied a section of the desktop to a memory device
context that I have created. What I want to do now is copy the contents
of this device context to an object of type HBitmap. I tried this using
the windows API CreateCompatibleBitMap(...), but all I get in the Bitmap
is garble. It is a valid bitmap, as I can save it and view it in a
graphics app., it just dosn't hold anything meaningful.
How can I do this ?? I am at my wits end trying to solve this...
Again, Any help will be appreciated
Thanx,
Craig...
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Craig Francisco eMail: Craig.F...@adm.monash.edu.au
Developer - PC Development Section
Administrative & Management Information Systems Branch
Monash University Voice: +61 3 990 55522
Melbourne, Australia. Fax: +61 3 990 53024
Disclaimer: "Monash has no knowledge of my existence..."
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The Nomad
>context that I have created. What I want to do now is copy the contents
>of this device context to an object of type HBitmap. I tried this using
>the windows API CreateCompatibleBitMap(...), but all I get in the Bitmap
>is garble. It is a valid bitmap, as I can save it and view it in a
>graphics app., it just dosn't hold anything meaningful.
>
I am posting this with a little trepidation as I don't want the post to
be misconstrued. However, here goes! I am currently selling a unit that
allows capture of regions of the desktop into a TBitmap or into a
BlobField. The registration fee is $15.00 and includes source code.
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* The Nomad *
* tno...@digital.net *
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The Nomad
>Delphi as a component. I couldn't figure out how to use it so I mailed
>you, but no response. As a result I was trying to do it myself - now you
>want to sell me the source code ?? At least let me know how the
>shareware version can be used. If it works and I like it, I might buy the
>source code...
You mailed me? If you did, I didn't receive the message - I assure you.
Anyway, as to why it won't install, that is simple. It is not a
component. I have billed it as a UNIT, not a component. To use it,
simply add it to the USES statement of a unit, and call the functions as
they are documented in the .WRI file.
I apologize for failed attempts to contact me. I don't understand it as
I check my mail several times a day. If you have any further questions,
please let me know.
Craig Francisco
The Nomad <tno...@digital.net> wrote:
>>I have successfully copied a section of the desktop to a memory device
>>context that I have created. What I want to do now is copy the contents
>>of this device context to an object of type HBitmap. I tried this using
>>the windows API CreateCompatibleBitMap(...), but all I get in the Bitmap
>>is garble. It is a valid bitmap, as I can save it and view it in a
>>graphics app., it just dosn't hold anything meaningful.
>>
>
>I am posting this with a little trepidation as I don't want the post to
>be misconstrued. However, here goes! I am currently selling a unit that
>allows capture of regions of the desktop into a TBitmap or into a
>BlobField. The registration fee is $15.00 and includes source code.
>
>* The Nomad *
>* tno...@digital.net *
>************************************
>
>
Delphi as a component. I couldn't figure out how to use it so I mailed
you, but no response. As a result I was trying to do it myself - now you
want to sell me the source code ?? At least let me know how the
shareware version can be used. If it works and I like it, I might buy the
source code...
Cheers,
Craig.