WRK Graphics Viewer and 256-Color Bitmaps (BMPs) (86448)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q86448

SYMPTOMS

The Graphics Viewer 1.0 from the Windows Resource Kit for Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 only supports 16 colors when viewing bitmap (.BMP) files. With a 256-color driver loaded and Windows 3.1 configured properly, a 256-color .BMP file is rendered in only 16 colors.

CAUSE

The Graphics Viewer (BMPVIEW.EXE) does not support File Manager's Associate command. Therefore, you cannot associate .BMP files with this program.

Both of these limitations are by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:KB86448
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