Taking snapshot of video from a form in access

[David]

I would like to use the wia.VideoPreview activex control in a form. When the
camera is connected, I can see video in the control. What I need help with
is taking a snapshot of this video. Can anyone help me with this or point me
in the direction of a tutorial. I have not been able to find anything on the
web.

Thank You

 

[ErezM via AccessMonster.com]

hello david
i hope you meant taking a still-image, for that use

Dim myDevice As WIA.Device
Dim item As WIA.item
Dim imfile As WIA.imagefile
Dim tempFile As String

tempFile = CurrentProject.Path & "\temp.jpg"
Set myDevice = VideoPreview1.Device
Set item = myDevice.ExecuteCommand(wiaCommandTakePicture)
Set imfile = item.Transfer
If Dir(tempFile) <> "" Then Kill (tempFile)
imfile.SaveFile tempFile
img.Picture = tempFile

tell me if something isnt clear
Erez