SaveMapToBitmap()
Summary
Saves the map image as a Windows bitmap file.
Syntax
SaveMapToBitmap(string map_name, string bitmap_file)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| map_name | The map to be saved, or null for the current map |
| bitmap_file | The path and file name of the bitmap file to be created |
Notes
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The bitmap file includes only the contents of the window, not the title, border, etc.
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It is preferable to use the SaveMapToImage() function rather than this function.
Example
SaveMapToBitmap("My Map", "c:\\bitmaps\\slide1.bmp")Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | Error writing to disk (e.g., out of disk space) |
| NotFound | The specified map does not exist |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| SaveMapToImage() | Saves the contents of the map window to an image file |
| SaveMapToJPEG() | Saves a map image as a JPEG compressed file |