save canvas data as bitmap

[leichner@thorlabs.com]

Is there a way to save the data displayed on the canvas (in CVI LabWindows) to a file in bmp or jpg format ?

[RobertoBozzolo]

Like any other control, canvas aspect can be saved at any moment to a bitmap which can lately saved to file; don't forget to dispose of the bitmap after using it.

Here's an example of how to do it:

    int        bitmap = 0;

    GetCtrlDisplayBitmap (panel, PANEL_CANVAS, 0, &bitmap);
    SaveBitmapToPNGFile (bitmap, "c:\\canvas.png");
    DiscardBitmap (bitmap);