Bitmap.SetResolution(Single, Single) Method

Definition

Namespace:

System.Drawing

Assembly:

System.Drawing.Common.dll

Source:

Bitmap.cs

Sets the resolution for this Bitmap.

public:
 void SetResolution(float xDpi, float yDpi);

public void SetResolution (float xDpi, float yDpi);

member this.SetResolution : single * single -> unit

Public Sub SetResolution (xDpi As Single, yDpi As Single)

Parameters

xDpi

Single

The horizontal resolution, in dots per inch, of the Bitmap.

yDpi

Single

The vertical resolution, in dots per inch, of the Bitmap.

Exceptions

Exception

The operation failed.

Examples

The following example code shows how to use the SetResolution method.

Bitmap bitmap = new Bitmap(100, 100);
bitmap.SetResolution(96.0F, 96.0F);

Dim bitmap As New Bitmap(100, 100) 
bitmap.SetResolution(96F, 96F)

Remarks

Use this method to set the desired resolution on a newly created bitmap. Changing the resolution of the image does not change its physical size.