c++ - Alternatives to LoadBitmap() -

normally. typical way of loading image library including resource file, , calling loadbitmap function in order load program.

unfortunately, impossible include bitmap file resource (.lib file), .dll file. wondering can if need include bitmap library.

here's have been thinking: create array of bytes cast bitmap. don't know if that's best way it, , exact details of how deal bitmaps , creating hbitmap object @ end things don't understand now. of course, if there's better way it, i'm welcome suggestions.