SYNOPSIS

#include <allegro.h>

BITMAP *create_system_bitmap(int width, int height);

DESCRIPTION

Allocates a system memory bitmap of the specified size. Read the introduction of this chapter for a comparison with other types of bitmaps and other specific details.

RETURN VALUE

Returns a pointer to the bitmap on success, NULL otherwise. Remember to destroy this bitmap before any subsequent call to set_gfx_mode().