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A5_DESIGN_BITMAP Function

Syntax

L a5_design_bitmap([C bitmap_name ])

Arguments

bitmap_nameCharacter

The name of the bitmap. If blank, the bitmap can be set in the dialog. If not blank, the bitmap will use the specified name and cannot be changed.

Returns

resultLogical

a5_design_bitmap always returns a value of .F..

Description

The A5_DESIGN_BITMAP() function displays the Create Global Bitmap dialog box, which allows you to import a bitmap from a file or paste it from the clipboard.

Discussion

This function opens the Create Global Bitmap dialog. This dialog can be used to import a bitmap from the file system or the clipboard. The optional bitmap_name parameter can be used to specify the name for the bitmap. If a name is specified, it cannot be altered in the Create Global Bitmap dialog.

The imported bitmap can be found on the Code tab in the Control Panel.

Example

a5_design_bitmap("myBitmapName")

Limitations

Desktop applications only.

See Also