EasyBMP Debuts New Extensions Package

EasyBMP is an easy cross-platform C++ library for reading and writing Windows bitmap (BMP) files. No installation, no need for external libraries, small in size, well-documented, and simple enough for the novice programmer to start in just minutes! EasyBMP particularly shines as an easy image input/output tool for scientists and other technically-minded people who may not be formally trained in programming.

EasyBMP is pleased to introduce a new Extensions Package. The purpose of this new package is to leverage and extend the capabilities of EasyBMP to interface with popular environments such as the win32 API and OpenGL. Version 0.66.00 includes the following utilities:

1. EasyBMP_SimpleArray.h: Provides easy import and export of tab, comma, and space-delimited data files, as are typically found in scientific applications.

2. EasyBMP_Geometry.h: Draws anti-aliased lines and circular arcs.

3. EasyBMP_Font.h: Provides an anti-aliased, scalable font that is particularly useful for easily labeling scientific plots.

4. EasyBMP_win32.h: An interface between EasyBMP and the win32 API. Converts between HBITMAP and BMP objects, and provides utilities for window and screen captures.

5. EasyBMP_OpenGL.h: An interface between EasyBMP and OpenGL. Provides routines for converting BMP objects to OpenGL textures.

It is our hope that the new EasyBMP Extensions Package will provide new value to our user base while maintaining the philosophy of a small, reliable, easy-to-use, and well-documented core library. The EasyBMP Extensions Package Version 0.66.00 can be downloaded from SourceForge at

http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/easybmp/EasyBMP_extensions_0.66.00.zip?download

and release notes can be found here:

http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=355281

Additional support, documentation, code samples, and extensions can be found at the EasyBMP project website:

http://easybmp.sourceforge.net

EasyBMP is grateful for the support and hosting services of SourceForge.net. We hope that others find EasyBMP and the new Extensions Package as simple and effective as we do. Best wishes -- macklin01