In the new version 10.0, when using TIEDBBitmap in C++Builder program will raise error; [ilink32 Error] Fatal: Unable to open file 'IEXDBBITMAPS.OBJ' Whether it's compiling 32-bit or 64 bit programs. But in the previous version, it's ok! sample code: TIEDBBitmap *imageTempl; imageTempl = new TIEDBBitmap(); img1->SetExternalBitmap(imageTempl); imageTempl->Free();