images in dat files

[mcbulan]

Hi all

I am developing a Delphi application (delphi 7) and using a lot of jpg and bmp files.
How can i store them in a dat file and call from that dat file on runtime.

Thanks

[mathgod]

I think you are describing resource files (.res). There are a few tutorials that describe how to write a resource script (.rc) and compile it to a resource file (.res). I have created resource files that included bitmap images but I don't know how to do jpg files. Delphi has an RCDATA type that may be able to handle jpg but I know nothing about it.

[geowink]

Are you sure you want to store them? I have found that storing the NAME of the jpg or bmp files is a lot better and more flexible. I put a location Folder in an INI file (c:\Delphi\MyPics) and that can be changed at any time so that graphics can be located in different locations.

George

[Kambiz]

I agree with George.
It's better to keep and organize the images in folders.