StdPicture Object

[mysql]

What is an stdpricture Object? Can Please explain me with a simple example?

[Merri]

StdPicture is about the same as IPictureDisp. This object is exactly the same as the Picture object you can access in various controls such as PictureBoxes and Images.

Dim MyPicture As StdPicture

Set MyPicture = LoadPicture("c:\test.bmp")

Set Picture1.Picture = MyPicture

Set MyPicture = Nothing

' array example
Dim Pictures() As StdPicture

ReDim Pictures(2)

Set Pictures(0) = LoadPicture("c:\image1.jpg")
Set Pictures(1) = LoadPicture("c:\image2.jpg")
Set Pictures(2) = LoadPicture("c:\image3.jpg")

Set Picture1.Picture = Pictures(1)

' clear memory
Erase Pictures

The difference between StdPicture and IPictureDisp is that StdPicture is provided via OLE Automation while IPictureDisp is natively in VB's runtime.


Edit!
I'll never learn out of [vbcode][/vbcode] tags.

[mysql]

Thanks merri

But what is the advantage using of a stdpicture object over Picture object access in various controls. in what situation i should go for a stdpicture object?

[Merri]

If you want to store (a lot of) pictures you want to use the picture object instead of tons of PictureBox or Image controls. If you want to store images to memory so that they're not visible, but are instantly ready for use. If you want to use a picture object as internal working buffer for handling graphics data.

[mysql]

If you want to store (a lot of) pictures you want to use the picture object instead of tons of PictureBox or Image controls. If you want to store images to memory so that they're not visible, but are instantly ready for use. If you want to use a picture object as internal working buffer for handling graphics data.

Thanks marrie. i really undestand.