Implementing Internet Features

Loading a Bitmap over the Internet

The LEADTOOLS VCL Main Control is a net-aware component. This means you can support loading various image formats from the Internet in your application simply by adding the LEADTOOLS Control.

Use the following elements to manage asynchronous loading of a bitmap from a local file or from an Internet URL.

BitmapDataPath property

OnBitmapDataPathClosed event

OnReadyStateChanged event

ReadyState property

Use the AutoSetRects property and its related properties to simplify the display rectangles when loading an image from the Internet.