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LOADPALETTE |
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Syntax INT = LOADPALETTE(filename as STRING) Description Retrieves the palette in an 8 bit bitmap and stores it into the 8 bit screens palette. Parameters filename - Name of bitmap file with palette to load Return value 0 on success or -1 if the palette could not be loaded. Remarks The bitmap itself is not loaded, only the palette contained within. This function will only work with an 8 bit (256 color) bitmap and an 8 bit screen. In order for 256 color bitmaps to display correctly the screen must be using the some colors as the bitmap. Use this function to realize the palette of a bitmap. See Also: SETPALETTECOLOR Example usage LOADPALETTE GETSTARTPATH+"pal.bmp" |