Using custom bitmap structure

Hi all, I''m using a custom bitmap structure to load in my PCX files for a library I''m working on. The idea is to keep the library as portable as possible. Here is the code for the structure:

struct oeBMP {
	int	width;
	int	height;
	unsigned short	bpp; // Bits per pixel

	void	*image;	// Pointer to image data
	oepalette_s palette[256];	// Palette for 8-bit images
};
 

Now my question is, how would I take my custom structure and say load it into the windows BITMAP structure for display? I tried using CreateBitmap(width, height, planes, bpp, image). But it won''t display anything. I know it is loading at least the header properly from the PCX, as it returns the proper dimensions, bits per pixel, etc. Anyone have experience with this they can share? Thanks ----- For I have seen the face of evil and it will not soon be forgotten.