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gcx:load

Graphics Core4 Lua Commands

SYNOPSIS

img = gcx:load([filename)

DESCRIPTION

Loads the image from filename and returns a graphics context containing the bitmap. If the file contains an animation, all frames are loaded and are ready to play.

RETURN VALUE

A graphics context handle.

ERRORS

Raises an error if gcx is not a graphics context.

EXAMPLE

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fb = gfx.open() img = fb:load("/media/mmc0a/320x240/bird.png") img:blit(0,0)

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