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FAQ2366D.txt — Using an AVI file with TAnimate
Category :Miscellaneous
Platform :All-32Bit
Product :
Question:
How can I resource an AVI so the TAnimate control doesn't have
to rely upon an external file?
Answer:
There is an AVI Type, which is not used often, called 'AVI' and
if you create a .RES file, Resource file, with this type it will
allow you to use the resource as an AVI.
The steps are:
Create a new RES file. (Resource Workshop is good
but it must be a 32-bit resource file)
Add the AVI to the RES Project as a New Type
specified as 'AVI'. (ie File | "Add to project..." in
Resource Workshop and followed by clicking on the
"New Type" button)
NOTE:Make sure to edit the Name of the Resource
(from 'AVI_1') to a more meaningful name before saving
the project. (maybe 'About') — case sensitive.
Save the RES Project to a name (ie RORY.RES)
Back in Delphi 3, add the RES file in with the $R
Compiler directive (ie {$R 'C:\AVI\RORY.RES'} )
Programmatically, set the TAnimate's RESName property
to the Resource name. (Not the Type; AVI)
Example:
Animate1.RESName := 'About';
Animate1.Active := True;
4/2/99 12:14:28 PM
Last Modified: 01-SEP-99