This is an optional feature and may not be enabled in your version of the software.
The dialog for capturing an image from an existing bitmap is very similar to that used for capturing via a capture board. The Freeze button is replaced by one marked Bitmap.
When the Photo, Bitmap menu selection is taken, or when the BITMAP button is pressed, a standard file selection dialog appears from which the bitmap can be selected. It is possible to read the following file types:
· BMP - 8 bit, 256 color Windows images
· DIB - 24 bit, 10M color Windows images
· PNG - 24 bit, 10M color
· PCX - 8 bit, 256 color Zsoft images
· JPG - 8 bit, 256 color JPEG images
When the image is read it will be loaded into the dialog window and the same cropping and composing rectangle will appear as for capturing a video image. For more information on how to use this dialog box see Capturing Video Photographs.
This feature will not modify in any way the original bitmap, nor does the original bitmap need to be retained.