vb6runtime 0.2.0

VB6 runtime library - value system, type conversions, and standard library implementations
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//! # `LoadPicture` Function
//!
//! Returns a picture object (`StdPicture`) containing an image from a file or memory.
//!
//! ## Syntax
//!
//! ```vb
//! LoadPicture([filename] [, size] [, colordepth] [, x, y])
//! ```
//!
//! ## Parameters
//!
//! - `filename` (Optional): `String` expression specifying the name of the file to load
//!   - Can be bitmap (.bmp), icon (.ico), cursor (.cur), metafile (.wmf), or enhanced metafile (.emf)
//!   - Can be empty string ("") to unload picture (returns Nothing)
//!   - If omitted, returns empty picture object
//! - `size` (Optional): `Long` specifying desired icon/cursor size (only for .ico and .cur files)
//!   - Specified in HIMETRIC units (1 HIMETRIC = 0.01 mm)
//! - `colordepth` (Optional): `Long` specifying desired color depth
//! - `x, y` (Optional): `Long` values specifying desired width and height
//!
//! ## Return Value
//!
//! Returns a `StdPicture` object:
//! - For valid filename: `Picture` object containing the loaded image
//! - For empty string (""): Nothing (unloads picture)
//! - For no parameters: Empty picture object
//! - Object can be assigned to `Picture` properties of controls
//! - Object implements `IPicture` interface
//!
//! ## Remarks
//!
//! The `LoadPicture` function loads graphics from files:
//!
//! - Primary method for loading images in VB6
//! - Supports BMP, ICO, CUR, WMF, and EMF formats
//! - Does NOT support JPG, GIF, or PNG natively
//! - Returns `StdPicture` object implementing `IPicture`
//! - ```LoadPicture("")``` explicitly unloads picture (returns `Nothing`)
//! - ```LoadPicture()``` with no arguments returns empty picture
//! - File must exist or runtime error 53 occurs
//! - Invalid image format causes runtime error 481
//! - Pictures are not cached (loaded each time)
//! - For .ico and .cur files, can specify size/colordepth
//! - Size and colordepth parameters select best match
//! - Pictures consume memory until released
//! - Set object = Nothing to release memory
//! - Common in `Form_Load` for initial graphics
//! - Used with `Image`, `PictureBox`, and `Form.Picture`
//! - Can load from resource file with `LoadResPicture` instead
//! - `SavePicture` is the inverse function (saves to file)
//! - `Picture` objects are `OLE` objects
//!
//! ## Typical Uses
//!
//! 1. **Load `Image` to `PictureBox`**
//!    ```vb
//!    Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("C:\Images\logo.bmp")
//!    ```
//!
//! 2. **Load `Image` to `Form` Background**
//!    ```vb
//!    Me.Picture = LoadPicture(App.Path & "\background.bmp")
//!    ```
//!
//! 3. **Load `Icon` to `Image` Control**
//!    ```vb
//!    Image1.Picture = LoadPicture("C:\Icons\app.ico")
//!    ```
//!
//! 4. **Clear/Unload `Picture`**
//!    ```vb
//!    Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("")
//!    ```
//!
//! 5. **Dynamic `Image` Loading**
//!    ```vb
//!    Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture(imageFiles(index))
//!    ```
//!
//! 6. **Conditional `Image` Loading**
//!    ```vb
//!    If fileExists Then
//!        imgStatus.Picture = LoadPicture("ok.bmp")
//!    Else
//!        imgStatus.Picture = LoadPicture("error.bmp")
//!    End If
//!    ```
//!
//! 7. **Button `Icons`**
//!    ```vb
//!    cmdSave.Picture = LoadPicture("save.ico")
//!    ```
//!
//! 8. **Animation Frame Loading**
//!    ```vb
//!    For i = 1 To 10
//!        frames(i) = LoadPicture("frame" & i & ".bmp")
//!    Next i
//!    ```
//!
//! ## Basic Examples
//!
//! ### Example 1: Basic Picture Loading
//! ```vb
//! ' Load a bitmap to a picture box
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("C:\MyApp\logo.bmp")
//!
//! ' Load using relative path
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture(App.Path & "\images\banner.bmp")
//!
//! ' Load icon to image control
//! Image1.Picture = LoadPicture(App.Path & "\icon.ico")
//! ```
//!
//! ### Example 2: Clearing Pictures
//! ```vb
//! ' Unload picture to free memory
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("")
//!
//! ' Alternative way to clear
//! Set Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture()
//!
//! ' Clear form background
//! Me.Picture = LoadPicture("")
//! ```
//!
//! ### Example 3: Error Handling
//! ```vb
//! On Error Resume Next
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture(filename)
//! If Err.Number <> 0 Then
//!     MsgBox "Could not load image: " & filename, vbCritical
//!     Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("") ' Clear on error
//!     Err.Clear
//! End If
//! ```
//!
//! ### Example 4: File Existence Check
//! ```vb
//! Dim picPath As String
//! picPath = App.Path & "\logo.bmp"
//!
//! If Dir(picPath) <> "" Then
//!     Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture(picPath)
//! Else
//!     MsgBox "Image file not found!", vbExclamation
//! End If
//! ```
//!
//! ## Common Patterns
//!
//! ### Pattern 1: `SafeLoadPicture`
//! ```vb
//! Function SafeLoadPicture(ByVal filename As String, _
//!                          ByVal ctrl As Object) As Boolean
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     Set ctrl.Picture = LoadPicture(filename)
//!     SafeLoadPicture = (Err.Number = 0)
//!     Err.Clear
//! End Function
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 2: `ImageSwitcher`
//! ```vb
//! Sub SwitchImage(ByVal imageIndex As Long)
//!     Dim imageFiles As Variant
//!     imageFiles = Array("image1.bmp", "image2.bmp", "image3.bmp")
//!     
//!     If imageIndex >= 0 And imageIndex <= UBound(imageFiles) Then
//!         Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture(App.Path & "\" & imageFiles(imageIndex))
//!     End If
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 3: `PreloadImages`
//! ```vb
//! Dim preloadedPics() As StdPicture
//!
//! Sub PreloadImages()
//!     Dim i As Long
//!     ReDim preloadedPics(1 To 5)
//!     
//!     For i = 1 To 5
//!         Set preloadedPics(i) = LoadPicture("pic" & i & ".bmp")
//!     Next i
//! End Sub
//!
//! Sub ShowImage(ByVal index As Long)
//!     Set Picture1.Picture = preloadedPics(index)
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 4: `TogglePicture`
//! ```vb
//! Dim currentState As Boolean
//!
//! Sub TogglePicture()
//!     If currentState Then
//!         Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("on.bmp")
//!     Else
//!         Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("off.bmp")
//!     End If
//!     currentState = Not currentState
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 5: `LoadPictureWithDefault`
//! ```vb
//! Function LoadPictureWithDefault(ByVal filename As String, _
//!                                  ByVal defaultFile As String) As StdPicture
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     Set LoadPictureWithDefault = LoadPicture(filename)
//!     If Err.Number <> 0 Then
//!         Set LoadPictureWithDefault = LoadPicture(defaultFile)
//!     End If
//!     Err.Clear
//! End Function
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 6: `ClearAllPictures`
//! ```vb
//! Sub ClearAllPictures(frm As Form)
//!     Dim ctrl As Control
//!     
//!     For Each ctrl In frm.Controls
//!         If TypeOf ctrl Is PictureBox Or TypeOf ctrl Is Image Then
//!             ctrl.Picture = LoadPicture("")
//!         End If
//!     Next ctrl
//!     
//!     frm.Picture = LoadPicture("")
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 7: `LoadFromResourceOrFile`
//! ```vb
//! Function LoadFromResourceOrFile(ByVal resID As Long, _
//!                                  ByVal filename As String) As StdPicture
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     
//!     ' Try resource first
//!     Set LoadFromResourceOrFile = LoadResPicture(resID, vbResBitmap)
//!     
//!     ' Fall back to file
//!     If Err.Number <> 0 Then
//!         Set LoadFromResourceOrFile = LoadPicture(filename)
//!     End If
//!     Err.Clear
//! End Function
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 8: `ButtonImageState`
//! ```vb
//! Sub SetButtonState(btn As CommandButton, enabled As Boolean)
//!     If enabled Then
//!         btn.Picture = LoadPicture(App.Path & "\btn_enabled.ico")
//!         btn.Enabled = True
//!     Else
//!         btn.Picture = LoadPicture(App.Path & "\btn_disabled.ico")
//!         btn.Enabled = False
//!     End If
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 9: `LoadPictureIfExists`
//! ```vb
//! Function LoadPictureIfExists(ByVal filename As String) As StdPicture
//!     If Dir(filename) <> "" Then
//!         Set LoadPictureIfExists = LoadPicture(filename)
//!     Else
//!         Set LoadPictureIfExists = LoadPicture() ' Empty picture
//!     End If
//! End Function
//! ```
//!
//! ### Pattern 10: `CachedPictureLoader`
//! ```vb
//! Dim pictureCache As New Collection
//!
//! Function LoadPictureCached(ByVal filename As String) As StdPicture
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     
//!     ' Try to get from cache
//!     Set LoadPictureCached = pictureCache(filename)
//!     
//!     ' If not in cache, load and cache it
//!     If Err.Number <> 0 Then
//!         Set LoadPictureCached = LoadPicture(filename)
//!         pictureCache.Add LoadPictureCached, filename
//!     End If
//!     Err.Clear
//! End Function
//! ```
//!
//! ## Advanced Examples
//!
//! ### Example 1: `PictureManager` Class
//! ```vb
//! ' Class: PictureManager
//! Private m_pictures As Collection
//! Private m_basePath As String
//!
//! Private Sub Class_Initialize()
//!     Set m_pictures = New Collection
//!     m_basePath = App.Path & "\images\"
//! End Sub
//!
//! Public Sub LoadPicture(ByVal name As String, ByVal filename As String)
//!     Dim pic As StdPicture
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     
//!     Set pic = VBA.LoadPicture(m_basePath & filename)
//!     If Err.Number = 0 Then
//!         m_pictures.Add pic, name
//!     Else
//!         Err.Raise vbObjectError + 1000, "PictureManager", _
//!                   "Failed to load: " & filename
//!     End If
//! End Sub
//!
//! Public Function GetPicture(ByVal name As String) As StdPicture
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     Set GetPicture = m_pictures(name)
//!     If Err.Number <> 0 Then
//!         Err.Raise vbObjectError + 1001, "PictureManager", _
//!                   "Picture not found: " & name
//!     End If
//! End Function
//!
//! Public Sub ClearAll()
//!     Dim i As Long
//!     For i = m_pictures.Count To 1 Step -1
//!         m_pictures.Remove i
//!     Next i
//! End Sub
//!
//! Public Property Get Count() As Long
//!     Count = m_pictures.Count
//! End Property
//!
//! Private Sub Class_Terminate()
//!     ClearAll
//!     Set m_pictures = Nothing
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Example 2: Image Slideshow
//! ```vb
//! ' Form with Picture1, Timer1, cmdNext, cmdPrev
//! Dim imageFiles() As String
//! Dim currentIndex As Long
//!
//! Private Sub Form_Load()
//!     LoadImageList
//!     currentIndex = 0
//!     ShowCurrentImage
//!     Timer1.Interval = 3000 ' 3 seconds
//!     Timer1.Enabled = True
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub LoadImageList()
//!     imageFiles = Array( _
//!         "slide1.bmp", _
//!         "slide2.bmp", _
//!         "slide3.bmp", _
//!         "slide4.bmp", _
//!         "slide5.bmp" _
//!     )
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub ShowCurrentImage()
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture(App.Path & "\slides\" & imageFiles(currentIndex))
//!     If Err.Number <> 0 Then
//!         Picture1.Cls
//!         Picture1.Print "Image not found"
//!     End If
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub Timer1_Timer()
//!     NextImage
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub cmdNext_Click()
//!     NextImage
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub cmdPrev_Click()
//!     PrevImage
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub NextImage()
//!     currentIndex = currentIndex + 1
//!     If currentIndex > UBound(imageFiles) Then
//!         currentIndex = 0
//!     End If
//!     ShowCurrentImage
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub PrevImage()
//!     currentIndex = currentIndex - 1
//!     If currentIndex < 0 Then
//!         currentIndex = UBound(imageFiles)
//!     End If
//!     ShowCurrentImage
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Example 3: Dynamic Button Icons
//! ```vb
//! ' Form with command buttons array: cmdAction(0 to 4)
//! Private Type ButtonConfig
//!     caption As String
//!     iconFile As String
//!     enabled As Boolean
//! End Type
//!
//! Private buttonConfigs() As ButtonConfig
//!
//! Private Sub Form_Load()
//!     InitializeButtons
//!     ApplyButtonConfigs
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub InitializeButtons()
//!     ReDim buttonConfigs(0 To 4)
//!     
//!     With buttonConfigs(0)
//!         .caption = "New"
//!         .iconFile = "new.ico"
//!         .enabled = True
//!     End With
//!     
//!     With buttonConfigs(1)
//!         .caption = "Open"
//!         .iconFile = "open.ico"
//!         .enabled = True
//!     End With
//!     
//!     With buttonConfigs(2)
//!         .caption = "Save"
//!         .iconFile = "save.ico"
//!         .enabled = False
//!     End With
//!     
//!     With buttonConfigs(3)
//!         .caption = "Print"
//!         .iconFile = "print.ico"
//!         .enabled = False
//!     End With
//!     
//!     With buttonConfigs(4)
//!         .caption = "Exit"
//!         .iconFile = "exit.ico"
//!         .enabled = True
//!     End With
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub ApplyButtonConfigs()
//!     Dim i As Long
//!     Dim iconPath As String
//!     
//!     For i = 0 To UBound(buttonConfigs)
//!         With cmdAction(i)
//!             .caption = buttonConfigs(i).caption
//!             .enabled = buttonConfigs(i).enabled
//!             
//!             iconPath = App.Path & "\icons\" & buttonConfigs(i).iconFile
//!             If Dir(iconPath) <> "" Then
//!                 .Picture = LoadPicture(iconPath)
//!             End If
//!         End With
//!     Next i
//! End Sub
//!
//! Public Sub SetButtonEnabled(ByVal index As Long, ByVal enabled As Boolean)
//!     If index >= 0 And index <= UBound(buttonConfigs) Then
//!         buttonConfigs(index).enabled = enabled
//!         cmdAction(index).enabled = enabled
//!     End If
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ### Example 4: Status Indicator
//! ```vb
//! ' Form with imgStatus (Image control)
//! Public Enum StatusType
//!     stIdle = 0
//!     stProcessing = 1
//!     stSuccess = 2
//!     stWarning = 3
//!     stError = 4
//! End Enum
//!
//! Private statusIcons() As StdPicture
//! Private currentStatus As StatusType
//!
//! Private Sub Form_Load()
//!     LoadStatusIcons
//!     SetStatus stIdle
//! End Sub
//!
//! Private Sub LoadStatusIcons()
//!     Dim basePath As String
//!     basePath = App.Path & "\icons\"
//!     
//!     ReDim statusIcons(0 To 4)
//!     
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     Set statusIcons(stIdle) = LoadPicture(basePath & "idle.ico")
//!     Set statusIcons(stProcessing) = LoadPicture(basePath & "processing.ico")
//!     Set statusIcons(stSuccess) = LoadPicture(basePath & "success.ico")
//!     Set statusIcons(stWarning) = LoadPicture(basePath & "warning.ico")
//!     Set statusIcons(stError) = LoadPicture(basePath & "error.ico")
//!     
//!     If Err.Number <> 0 Then
//!         MsgBox "Warning: Some status icons could not be loaded", vbExclamation
//!         Err.Clear
//!     End If
//! End Sub
//!
//! Public Sub SetStatus(ByVal newStatus As StatusType)
//!     currentStatus = newStatus
//!     
//!     If newStatus >= 0 And newStatus <= UBound(statusIcons) Then
//!         If Not statusIcons(newStatus) Is Nothing Then
//!             Set imgStatus.Picture = statusIcons(newStatus)
//!         End If
//!     End If
//! End Sub
//!
//! Public Function GetStatus() As StatusType
//!     GetStatus = currentStatus
//! End Function
//!
//! Private Sub Form_Unload(Cancel As Integer)
//!     Dim i As Long
//!     For i = 0 To UBound(statusIcons)
//!         Set statusIcons(i) = Nothing
//!     Next i
//! End Sub
//! ```
//!
//! ## Error Handling
//!
//! ```vb
//! ' Error 53: File not found
//! On Error Resume Next
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("nonexistent.bmp")
//! If Err.Number = 53 Then
//!     MsgBox "File not found!"
//! End If
//!
//! ' Error 481: Invalid picture
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("corrupt.bmp")
//! If Err.Number = 481 Then
//!     MsgBox "Invalid or corrupt image file!"
//! End If
//!
//! ' Error 7: Out of memory (very large images)
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("huge.bmp")
//! If Err.Number = 7 Then
//!     MsgBox "Insufficient memory to load image!"
//! End If
//!
//! ' Safe loading pattern
//! Function TryLoadPicture(ByVal filename As String, _
//!                         ByRef pic As StdPicture) As Boolean
//!     On Error Resume Next
//!     Set pic = LoadPicture(filename)
//!     TryLoadPicture = (Err.Number = 0)
//!     Err.Clear
//! End Function
//! ```
//!
//! ## Performance Considerations
//!
//! - **File I/O Overhead**: `LoadPicture` reads from disk (relatively slow)
//! - **Memory Usage**: Large images consume significant memory
//! - **No Caching**: Each call loads from disk (not cached automatically)
//! - **Preloading**: For frequently used images, load once and cache
//! - **Release Memory**: Set ```picture = Nothing``` when done
//! - **Format Matters**: BMP files are larger but faster to load than compressed formats
//! - **Network Paths**: Loading from network shares is much slower
//!
//! ## Best Practices
//!
//! 1. **Always handle errors** when loading pictures (file may not exist)
//! 2. **Check file existence** before loading (use Dir function)
//! 3. **Use relative paths** (`App.Path`) for portability
//! 4. **Release memory** by setting picture objects to `Nothing` when done
//! 5. **Preload frequently used images** for better performance
//! 6. **Clear pictures** with ```LoadPicture("")``` not by setting to `Nothing` directly
//! 7. **Validate file extensions** before attempting to load
//! 8. **Use resource files** (`LoadResPicture`) for embedded images
//! 9. **Handle Out of Memory** errors for large images
//! 10. **Consider image size** - large BMPs consume lots of memory
//!
//! ## Comparison with Related Functions
//!
//! | Function | Purpose | Return Type | Notes |
//! |----------|---------|-------------|-------|
//! | **`LoadPicture`** | Load from file | `StdPicture` | Supports BMP, ICO, CUR, WMF, EMF |
//! | **`LoadResPicture`** | Load from resources | `StdPicture` | Embedded in compiled EXE |
//! | **`SavePicture`** | Save to file | N/A (Sub) | Inverse of `LoadPicture` |
//! | **`Set` statement** | Assign picture | N/A | Used to assign picture objects |
//!
//! ## `LoadPicture` vs `LoadResPicture`
//!
//! ```vb
//! ' LoadPicture - from file (requires external file)
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("logo.bmp")
//!
//! ' LoadResPicture - from resources (embedded in EXE)
//! Picture1.Picture = LoadResPicture(101, vbResBitmap)
//! ```
//!
//! **When to use each:**
//! - **`LoadPicture`**: Images that change, user-selected files, development
//! - **`LoadResPicture`**: Static images, distribution (no external files), resources
//!
//! ## Platform Notes
//!
//! - Available in all VB6 versions
//! - Part of VBA core library
//! - Returns `StdPicture` object (OLE automation object)
//! - Implemented in MSVBVM60.DLL runtime
//! - Supports Windows native image formats
//! - No built-in support for JPG, GIF, PNG (requires third-party controls or APIs)
//! - Icon/Cursor files can contain multiple sizes - `LoadPicture` selects best match
//! - Metafiles (WMF/EMF) are vector formats (scalable)
//! - Bitmaps (BMP) are raster formats (not scalable)
//!
//! ## Limitations
//!
//! - **No JPG/GIF/PNG**: Native support limited to BMP, ICO, CUR, WMF, EMF
//! - **No compression**: BMP files can be very large
//! - **No caching**: Each call reloads from disk
//! - **Memory intensive**: Large images consume lots of RAM
//! - **Synchronous**: Blocks while loading (no async loading)
//! - **No progress**: Cannot monitor loading progress
//! - **No metadata**: Cannot read EXIF or other metadata
//! - **No transformations**: Cannot resize/rotate during load
//! - **File path only**: Cannot load from memory or stream
//! - **Error codes limited**: Generic error messages for problems
//!
//! ## Related Functions
//!
//! - `LoadResPicture`: Load picture from resource file
//! - `SavePicture`: Save picture object to file
//! - `Set`: Assign object references
//! - `Nothing`: Release object references
//! - `Dir`: Check file existence before loading
//! - `App.Path`: Get application directory for relative paths

use crate::error::{VBError, VBResult};
use crate::state::file::{self, AccessMode, LockMode, OpenMode};
use crate::value::{VBString, VBVariant};
use crate::StdPicture;
use std::path::Path;
use vb6core::error::err_number;

/// Implementation of the `LoadPicture` function.
///
/// VB6 behavior:
/// - Loads a picture from a file (BMP, ICO, CUR, WMF, EMF formats)
/// - Returns `StdPicture` object (implements `IPicture` interface)
/// - `LoadPicture("")` returns `Nothing` (unloads picture)
/// - `LoadPicture()` with no arguments returns empty picture object
/// - Returns error 53 if file not found
/// - Returns error 481 if invalid picture format
pub fn loadpicture(filename: Option<&VBString>) -> VBResult<VBVariant> {
    match filename {
        None => Ok(VBVariant::from_object(Box::new(StdPicture::new(0, 0)))),
        Some(path) if path.as_str().is_empty() => Ok(VBVariant::nothing()),
        Some(path) => {
            let path = Path::new(path.as_str());

            // Check if the file exists by attempting to get its attributes
            // we would normally use `Path::exists`, but here we go through the VB6 file handling layer
            // and VB6 does not have an 'exist' file check function. VB6 programmers have used bother
            // getattrs as a workaround to check for file existence. 'dir' has also been suggested as
            // an alternative but is not suggested because it may return directories as well as files
            // and could lead to incorrect assumptions about file existence depending on other things
            // happening during runtime.
            // (ie, looping over dir then trying to use a 'exist' check would cause issues)
            if file::get_attrs(path).is_err() {
                return Err(VBError::new(err_number::FILE_NOT_FOUND));
            }

            // Bitmaps carry their pixel dimensions in the header; other
            // formats keep typical stub sizes.
            let (width, height) = match path.extension().and_then(|e| e.to_str()) {
                Some(ext) if ext.eq_ignore_ascii_case("bmp") || ext.eq_ignore_ascii_case("dib") => {
                    read_bitmap_dimensions(path).unwrap_or((100, 200))
                }
                Some("ico") | Some("cur") => (32, 32), // Typical icon/cursor size
                Some("wmf") | Some("emf") => (200, 150), // Stub size for metafiles
                _ => (100, 100),                       // Default stub size
            };
            Ok(VBVariant::from_object(Box::new(StdPicture::new(
                width, height,
            ))))
        }
    }
}

/// Read a bitmap file through the file backend and pull its pixel
/// dimensions from the info header. Returns `None` for anything that does
/// not look like a well-formed bitmap, letting the caller fall back to
/// stub dimensions.
fn read_bitmap_dimensions(path: &Path) -> Option<(i32, i32)> {
    let number = file::free_file(0);
    if number == 0 {
        return None;
    }

    let opened = file::open_file(
        path,
        OpenMode::Binary,
        AccessMode::Read,
        LockMode::Shared,
        0,
        number,
    );
    if opened.is_err() {
        return None;
    }

    // Read to the end even if it fails, so the file number is never leaked.
    let read = file::read_file_to_vec(number);
    let closed = file::close_file(number);
    let bytes = read.ok()?;
    closed.ok()?;

    // A `.bmp` starts with the 14-byte BITMAPFILEHEADER (`BM`, sizes, data
    // offset); a raw `.dib` begins at the info header directly. In both
    // layouts the signed width and height sit 4 and 8 bytes into the info
    // header. A negative height marks a top-down bitmap.
    let header: &[u8] = if bytes.starts_with(b"BM") {
        bytes.get(14..)?
    } else {
        &bytes[..]
    };
    let width = i32::from_le_bytes(header.get(4..8)?.try_into().ok()?);
    let height = i32::from_le_bytes(header.get(8..12)?.try_into().ok()?);
    if width > 0 && height != 0 {
        Some((width, height.abs()))
    } else {
        None
    }
}

#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
    use super::*;

    #[test]
    fn loadpicture_none_returns_empty() {
        let value = loadpicture(None).unwrap();
        assert!(value.is_object());
        let pic = value.as_object().unwrap();
        assert_eq!(pic.type_name(), "StdPicture");
    }

    #[test]
    fn loadpicture_empty_string_returns_nothing() {
        let value = loadpicture(Some(&VBString::from(""))).unwrap();
        assert!(value.is_nothing());
    }

    #[test]
    fn loadpicture_valid_path_returns_stdpicture() {
        // Use a path that doesn't exist to test the error case,
        // or a dummy path
        let result = loadpicture(Some(&VBString::from("nonexistent.bmp")));
        // Should return an error or a StdPicture - depends on implementation
        // For now, just verify it doesn't panic
        assert!(result.is_ok() || result.is_err());
    }
}

// - `LoadResPicture`: Load picture from resource file
// - `SavePicture`: Save picture object to file
// - `Set`: Assign object references
// - `Nothing`: Release object references
// - `Dir`: Check file existence before loading
// - `App.Path`: Get application directory for relative paths