WRead_META Function (Windows)

Loads an enhanced-format metafile (EMF) into a graphics window.

Usage

status = WRead_META( [window_index] )

Input Parameters

window_index — (optional) The index of the window to receive the graphics. If not specified, the current window is assumed. If no window is currently open, an error results.

Returned Value

status — A value indicating success or failure of the read; expected values are:

< 0 — Indicates an error.

0 — Indicates a successful read.

Keywords

Filename — A string containing the name of the enhanced-format metafile. If not specified, a file named wave.emf is assumed to be in the current directory.

Interactive — If present and nonzero, open the Import Graphics dialog box. This dialog box lets you interactively select a file to import.

Discussion

This function loads an enhanced-format metafile (EMF) into a graphics window. For more information on metafiles, see the description of the WINDOW procedure.

Example

Assume that the file map.emf is an enhanced-format metafile that was exported from a graphics application. The following command reads the contents of that file directly into a graphics window.

status = WREAD_META(2, Filename='map.emf')