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ERR: Picture Too Big, Corrupt, or Wrong Format
ID: Q100563
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5x, 2.6x
SYMPTOMS
The error message "Picture too big, corrupt, or wrong format" occurs when you try to insert a picture or .BMP file in a screen or when you are using an @ ... SAY command.
CAUSE
This error is caused by not having enough memory available in the user memory pool.
RESOLUTION
In order to use .BMP files that are 1024 x 768 and 256 colors or larger, you must set the MEMLIMIT minimum to 3072 (MEMLIMIT=90,3072,4096). For resolutions below 1024 x 768, you should have the MEMLIMIT minimum set to 2048 (MEMLIMIT=90,2048,4096). These minimum limits will vary from picture to picture.
NOTE: This error message does not occur in Visual FoxPro, which does not use the MEMLIMIT setting.
MORE INFORMATION
Steps to Reproduce Behavior
- Remove the MEMLIMIT line in your CONFIG.FPW file and restart FoxPro.
- Do one of the following:
At the Command window, type: '
@ <row,column> SAY '<File>' BITMAP
For example, type: '
@ 2,2 SAY 'c:\bmp\picture.bmp' BITMAP
The error message will appear.
-or-
- Open a new screen. From the Screen menu, choose Layout. Under Options, choose Color. Under Background, choose Wallpaper. Select a high-resolution .BMP file. The error message will appear.
Additional query words: FoxWin 2.50 2.50a 2.50b 2.60 2.60a errmsg err msg
Keywords : kberrmsg FxenvConfigfp
Version : 2.5x 2.6x
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :
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Last Reviewed: August 13, 1999
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