Resource Bitmaps Are Read-Only in Windows CE

 Last reviewed: May 13, 1997
Article ID: Q168258
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

Resource bitmaps, usually loaded with a call to LoadBitmap(), are read- only in Windows CE. This means that if such a bitmap is selected into a memory DC, subsequent drawing functions on that DC fail.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, create a second bitmap with a call to CreateCompatibleBitmap() and then BitBlt() the contents of the resource bitmap onto the second bitmap. The second bitmap should be suitable for use with the drawing functions.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 1.00 resource LoadImage DIBSection gdibmp
Keywords : handheld kbdisplay wince
Version : 1.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 13, 1997
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