raw to array

how would i read a *.raw file into a byte array?

Not sure what a raw file is and what makes it different, but you can open the file for binary, redim a dynamic byte array to (0 To LOF(filenum) - 1)
and then use Put to put the whole file into a byte array.
Don't forget to Close the file. :)

a *raw file is just pixel data, a bmp per say without a header or any formating

how do i use the put statement?
i cant find it

Erm, nevermind, you need to use the BinaryReader.
Dim FS As FileStream = New FileStream(Filename, etc. etc.)
Dim BR As BinaryReader = New BinaryReader(FS)
Then use BR.ReadBytes() :).

yup... found that a few minutes ago.