Description
The CALCBMP message is used to calculate the width and height of a bitmap before printing it. Use the Get_Printer CALCBMP message to retrieve the width and height of the bitmap after setting the bitmap with the CALCBMP message.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Comments | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parm1 - Bmp | <1> Bitmap file | Path to the bitmap | "" |
Remarks
JPEG, GIF, and True Color Bitmaps can be printed.
Example
*The following example shows how to use the CALCBMP message.
declare function Set_Printer, Get_Printer
stat = Set_Printer("INIT") ;* Start printing
stat = Set_Printer("CALCBMP", "BMPS\TEST.BMP")
size = Get_Printer("CALCBMP") ;* get the size
bmpWidth = size<1> ;* width
bmpHeight = size<2> ;* height
stat = Set_Printer("TERM") ;* End printing
