Picture Dialog Item Definition
Syntax
Picture X, Y, DX, DY, FileName$, Type[, .Field]
Group
Description
Define a picture item. The bitmap is automatically sized to fit the item's entire area.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| X | This number value is the distance from the left edge of the dialog box. It is measured in 1/8ths of the average character width for the dialog's font. |
| Y | This number value is the distance from the top edge of the dialog box. It is measured in 1/12ths of the character height for the dialog's font. |
| DX | This number value is the width. It is measured in 1/8ths of the average character width for the dialog's font. |
| DY | This number value is the height. It is measured in 1/12ths of the character height for the dialog's font. |
| FileName$ | The value of this string is the .BMP file shown in the picture control. |
| Type | This numeric value indicates the type of bitmap used. See below. |
| Field | This identifier is the name of the field. The dialogfunc receives this name as string. If this identifer is omitted then the first two words of the title are used. |
| Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| 0 | FileName is the name of the bitmap file. If the file does not exist then "(missing picture)" is displayed. |
| 3 | The clipboard's bitmap is displayed. Not supported. |
| +16 | Instead of displaying "(missing picture)" a run-time error occurs. |
See Also: Begin Dialog, Dim As UserDialog.
Example
Sub Main
Begin DialogUserDialog
200,120
Picture 10,10,180,75,"SAMPLE.BMP",0
OKButton 80,90,40,20
EndDialog
Dim dlg As UserDialog
Dialog dlg ' show dialog (wait for ok)
End Sub