[RESOLVED] C++ bitmap - why?

[zaryk]

bmp.palette is being set to the bitmapinfo.bmiColors (the palette in the structure) address space, so when we read in the palette from the file, it reads into that address space and then because bitmapinfo is used to draw the image, it has everything needed? Just say yes, so we can leave.

if(!(bmp.palette = (RGBQUAD*) ((BYTE*)bmp.bitmapInfo + sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER))))
if(!fread(bmp.palette, sizeof(RGBQUAD), bmp.nColors, file))

[hoxsiew]

Yes.

[Zaccheus]

To put it another way, you are passing pbmi to the SetDIBitsToDevice and pbmi contains a pointer to the palette, so it looks like the palette is being used by SetDIBitsToDevice.

[Martin O]

Why someone like this gets any help at all after such temper tantrum outbursts is beyond me.

Zaryk needs help with programming....then insults the people trying to help.

Personally, even if I weren't offended by this ***, I wouldn't waste time trying to teach programming to someone who is so stupid that they insult the people they're asking for help from. Its like trying to teach an ape how to play piano--a waste of time.

[VictorN]

Why someone like this gets any help at all after such temper tantrum outbursts is beyond me.

Zaryk needs help with programming....then insults the people trying to help.

Well, I could agree with you...
But perhaps, OP would be able (after so long discussion) to understand, that he was wrong with his attacks to the people trying to help him...
At least, it is what I hope...

[Martin O]

But perhaps, OP would be able (after so long discussion) to understand, that he was wrong with his attacks to the people trying to help him...
At least, it is what I hope...

I doubt it. I remembered his name from a year or 2 ago. He pulled the same 'how dare you ask me to clarify myself, you must be stupid' BS then & still does it now. The stench of entitlement coming from him is overpowering. He's one of those simultaneously arrogant & incompetent individuals that I've seen too much of in IT. He's an extreme example of that.

[VictorN]

I doubt it. I remembered his name from a year or 2 ago. He pulled the same 'how dare you ask me to clarify myself, you must be stupid' BS then & still does it now...

Ok, Thanks for the info.
I'll keep it in mind...

[Paul McKenzie]

I doubt it. I remembered his name from a year or 2 ago. He pulled the same 'how dare you ask me to clarify myself, you must be stupid' BS then & still does it now. The stench of entitlement coming from him is overpowering. He's one of those simultaneously arrogant & incompetent individuals that I've seen too much of in IT. He's an extreme example of that.

Going by the previous posting history, the schtick is to ask a question with hardly any info, and then when simply asked for more info, insults are directed to the ones asking for more info.

One thread had to be shut down by Andreas because of this tactic.

Regards,

Paul McKenzie

[zaryk]

Lucky for me, I don't feel bad for my outbursts. All it took to answer the question was the explanation of why those two lines worked, and everyone decided to go stupid, because most of the time they get people asking questions that require more detail. It could have been over in 1 reply, like most of my questions I have posted here. It's sad really.

I didn't gain anything from this, like most of my posts, except to pass the time while I was at work; I already had the answer when I asked. I like being argumentative and annoying. What makes all the much better, is that no one knows who I am. Plus, I have multiple personality disorder,....so I don't even know who I am.

I asked my 21 yr old brother, has a few years of experience, the same question, same detail, same 2 lines; and he answered on his 1st reply. But, then again, I understand why. Our father actually taught us to think before talking; use critical intelligence and observation; analyze everything.

I don't really care if you believe me or not. Honestly, I don't care if I get kicked off codeguru, there will always be someone to annoy as long as they let it get to them. Makes it fun, for me at least. Cheers.

[Martin O]

Plus, I have multiple personality disorder

I remember him mentioning this a few years ago--I don't think he's kidding.

[MrViggy]

I didn't gain anything from this, like most of my posts, except to pass the time while I was at work; I already had the answer when I asked. I like being argumentative and annoying.

Nice. Try this in a bar, or on the street, and see how long you last...

Viggy

[Zaccheus]

I didn't gain anything from this, like most of my posts, except to pass the time while I was at work; I already had the answer when I asked. I like being argumentative and annoying.

That's the first post of yours which makes sense. I'll link to it the next time you ask a question.

[VictorN]

That's the first post of yours which makes sense. I'll link to it the next time you ask a question.

I'm not an admin but IMHO, the posts like the last OP's one is a very good reason for ban...

[Zaccheus]

I often wonder how many of the dumb questions we get are just trolls out for a laugh.

[Morbane]

I often wonder how many of the dumb questions we get are just trolls out for a laugh.

Very few I'd imagine - the OP is just making excuses for ignorance and frustration. When someone asks a question and is faced with a question of their own, he simply could not handle the idea that his knowledge was insufficient to process the nature of getting help requires effort, not just indolence.

A final note though - LET THIS THREAD DIE!