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Capture invisible webpage client area to off-screen Bitmap

Hi

I am trying to capture a full webpage area without displaying the webpage.

e.g. Type a URL into a single line edit box and hit a capture button, this would somehow create an offscreen browser that downloads the remote webpage and then when downloaded captures it to a bitmap file.

1. IE can be a requirement
2. Must not show a webpage anywhere
3. Must not require a WebBrowser visible prior to capture.
4. Must work on Win98 / Win2k

I know this is possible as I have seen it in another application. Something about creating an off screen renderer and using print to capture the form area to a file.

So far I can capture the Web client area to a bitmap but must have a TWebBrowse / IE open to do it, which is not what I want.

I wouldn't say this question is easy but as a new user I only have 75 points.

Thanks
Geoff Coope

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Somewhat off-topic, but important.

****************************** ALERT********************************
WindowsUpdate - Critical Update alert March 28, 2002 from Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-015.asp
Synopsis:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-015
28 March 2002 Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer
Originally posted: March 28, 2002
Summary
Who should read this bulletin: Customers using Microsoft® Internet Explorer
Impact of vulnerability: Two vulnerabilities, the most serious of which would allow script to run in the Local Computer Zone.
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Consumers using the affected version of IE should install the patch immediately.
Affected Software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Thought you'd appreciate knowing this.
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geobul

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