Resource DLLs

Resource DLLs contain application resources that your program uses, such as menus, bitmaps, and dialog templates. You can define these resources in a .RC (resource compiler) file using the operating system API, or with the Icon Editor and Dialog Editor. Use the Resource Compiler to build the resources into a DLL, which are then referenced by your executable program at run time.

Benefits of Using a Resource DLL
You can use a resource DLL, or bind resources directly into your executable file. The benefits of using a resource DLL are:



Dynamic Link Libraries
What is a Resource?


Create a Resource DLL (OS/2)
Create a Resource DLL (Windows)


Resource Compiler - An Overview (OS/2)
Resource Compiler - An Overview (Windows)