GetNativeImage Method (PdfImageBase)

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Creates and returns a GrapeCity.Documents.Imaging.GcBitmap object representing the current PdfImageBase object.

IMPORTANT NOTE: the returned bitmap must be disposed after use.

An image in a PDF can be specified as an "image mask" (see ImageMask), in which case the image data is used as a stencil mask for painting in the current color specified by currentUnmaskedColor, maskedColor specifies the color of the area excluded from filling (it is transparent in most cases).

Syntax

Visual Basic
C#

'Declaration
 
Public Function GetNativeImage( _
   ByVal currentUnmaskedColor As System.Drawing.Color, _
   ByVal maskedColor As System.Drawing.Color _
) As GcBitmap

public GcBitmap GetNativeImage( 
   System.Drawing.Color currentUnmaskedColor,
   System.Drawing.Color maskedColor
)

Parameters

currentUnmaskedColor: The current color used to fill the unmasked area.
maskedColor: The color of the area that is excluded from filling (typically transparent).

Return Value

The created GrapeCity.Documents.Imaging.GcBitmap object (must be disposed after use!).

Reference

PdfImageBase Class
PdfImageBase Members