ImageStone is a powerful C++ class library for image manipulation. It is written in pure C++ and is easily portable. Its features include load/save (supports BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF, ICO, TGA, PCX, PSD...), display, histogram, undo/redo, and image transformation with over 100 predefined effects.
Digital cameras add material to the JPEG files they create, containing information that is easy to extract: thumbnails and information EXIF.
Learn how to display a menu with thumbnails and several other windows, move and manage the pieces of a puzzle with a linked list, and then show them without flicker.
For years, one of the biggest complaints about MFC was its lack of imaging support. Tom Archer shows how Managed C++, the .NET Image class, and the PictureBox control make loading, displaying, and dynamically sizing an image a snap.
Loading a bitmap can be relatively simple. See one more step-by-step approach to loading and using a bitmap.
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Learn to implement exception handling mechanism in C++.
Still postponing the upgrade to VS 2017? Here's some information that can help you decide whether to plunge ahead or wait longer.
Learn about some of Visual Studio's newer tools to make your coding and debugging a bit more productive.
Choosing the right platform—IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS—can greatly enhance your Cloud presence.
