Saving a bitmap

[elziko]

I'm using the "savepicture" statement to save the contents of an image control to a .BMP file. But how do I change the resolution that the file is saved at. So if the orginal image control contains a 800x600 picture how would I convert this to a 400X300 picture? I dont want to change the contents of the control, just the contents of the saved file.

Many thanks

elziko

 

[Vraylle]

In a pinch, you could create another, invisible picturebox. Resize to the desired size, PaintPicture into it, then SavePicture from that.

 

[elziko]

Thanks, Yeah thats what I've done, but I've never liked the idea of solving a problem with invisible controls, its gonna make it harder for anybody to work out whats going on when they take a look at my code.

So if anyone knows of a function that will do the above, and maybe one that will change the colour (color!) depth too I'd really appreciate it.

elziko