256 color image files in VC++??

[Guest_imported]

Can someone explain to me why in VC++ 6.0 256+ bitmaps, when inserted, is always converted to 16 color palet?? is this because VC++ doesnt support 256 color??

also, is there any way to allow 256+ color bitmaps to exist in VC++ programs without converting color palets etc?? thanks a lot guys

 

[Zyrenthian]

import the bitmap. You will not be able to view it in VC++ but loading the bitmap from the resource will work fine.

Matt

 

[Guest_imported]

Oh so i should open the bitmap with code??