Opening a bit map in Visual C++

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around methods for opening and editing bitmap files using Visual C++. Participants explore various approaches, including the use of libraries and functions available in Visual C++ and .NET, as well as the feasibility of using Visual C++ for image processing projects.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for opening and editing bitmap files in Visual C++.
  • Another suggests that there are many packages available, including functions from OpenGL and .NET, and advises searching the Help option in .NET.
  • A participant questions the practicality of using Visual C++ as a graphics editor, indicating that the discussion may be about programming techniques for reading and writing bitmaps.
  • It is mentioned that there are numerous calls to kernel and user DLLs required for bitmap manipulation, and that the C help file contains relevant bitmap functions.
  • A participant expresses interest in using Visual C++ for image processing projects from a textbook, emphasizing the need to open and manipulate bitmaps as a foundational step.
  • Another participant notes the abundance of libraries and code snippets available for bitmap handling and suggests that the simplicity of the bitmap format might allow for a custom implementation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to open and edit bitmap files, with multiple suggestions and opinions presented regarding the use of libraries, functions, and the practicality of Visual C++ for such tasks.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with Visual C++ and image processing, and there may be assumptions about the participants' prior knowledge of graphics programming and available resources.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in image processing, graphics programming, or those looking to learn about bitmap file manipulation in Visual C++.

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Could someone recommend a way to open and edit a bitmap file in Visual C++?
 
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code one? PLenty of packages out there...GL has a their own function and I'm pretty sure .net has an embedded function also. Search the Help option in .net
 
You're trying to use Visual C++ as a graphics editor? I don't know if that's possible. neurocomp is suggesting ways to write programs which read and write bitmaps.

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You can do it.
Lots of calls to kernal and user dll.
Search the C help file for bitmap functions.
Don't know if I'd want to do that much work now that you can find an editor to open almost anything.
 
what I am interested in...

What I am really interested in is using VC++ to do the projects in a image processing textbook. Nothing practical, just a learning exercise. I have to be able to open and manipulate a bitmap though to get to square one...
 
You should be able to find 100,000 different libraries and snippets of code for opening and reading bitmaps. In fact, the bitmap is so simple that you might even just consider writing your own implementation.

- Warren
 

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