create and use icons with resources

[MoonKid]

I have never worked with rc-files.

I just want to link (pack) my ico-files into the binary and use them then. How can I include a ico-file in the rc-file and reference it in my application?

[Biplab]

Create a resource file, e.g., resource.rc and add it to your project.

If you want to add an Icon for your application, then add a line to the resource file similar to the following.

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aMAIN ICON "<Path_To_Your_Icon>/<Icon_File_Name>.ico"

Now compile your project and your application will have the icon You've specified.

Regards,

Biplab

[MoonKid]

Now compile your project and your application will have the icon You've specified.

Ok, but how can I adress it in my code?
For example:

How can I create a wxIcon object?

[Biplab]

Ok, but how can I adress it in my code?
For example:

How can I create a wxIcon object?

Create a sample wxWidgets Project using Wizard of C::B and look into app.cpp file and resource.rc file. You'll understand how it can be implemented.

Regards,

Biplab

[MoonKid]

Hm... So easy!

I am not sure If I understand the wx-doc right. Is it only under windows and os2 possible to use resources?
How can I pack ico-files to my binary in unix/linux or mac os x applications?

[Biplab]

I've not tried in other platforms.

Download the following ebook.
h**p://www.phptr.com/content/images/0131473816/downloads/0131473816_book.pdf

Read the APPLICATION INSTALLATION sub-chapter in chapter 20. There are couple of hints on how to use icons in Linux. Hope it'll help you.

[MoonKid]

Read the APPLICATION INSTALLATION sub-chapter in chapter 20. There are couple of hints on how to use icons in Linux. Hope it'll help you.

Ok, the crux of it for me: Do not use a plattform specific icon-handling like rc-files. I should add icons as extern ico-files to my application.