ImageGear for C and C++ on Windows v20.3 - Updated
IG_TWAIN_source_get_first
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This function returns the name of the first Data Source detected.

Declaration:

 
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AT_ERRCOUNT ACCUAPI IG_TWAIN_source_get_first(
        HWND hMainWnd,
        LPSTR lpszDSName
);

Arguments:

Name Type Description
hMainWnd HWND The handle of the main window in the application.
lpszDSName LPSTR Returns a string identifying which Data Source is the first one detected. You must allocate the memory for this string. Please allow 34 characters per the TWAIN restriction.

Return Value:

Returns the number of ImageGear errors that occurred during this function call. If there are no errors, the return value is IGE_SUCCESS.

Supported Raster Image Formats:

This function does not process image pixels.

Remarks:

Used in conjunction with IG_TWAIN_source_get_next(), you can implement your own version of TWAIN's "SelectSource" dialog box, adding customized enhancements or sophistication.

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