problem with an insert picture script

[ruthcarlton]

I have a script which is supposed to insert a picture.

Go to Field [NoShowPict] - a container field

Insert Picture [Reference, "DayOff.jpg]

The image is in a sub-directory.

It works great on my machine (mac), but it gives an error message about a filter on another machine (PC). What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.

[LiveOak]

Make sure the shared volume where the pictures are actually stored is accessible by both the Mac's and PC's. If the path is different for each machine, it might cause a problem. We universally use Troi File to deal with pictures, thumbnails, paths, etc. It is VERY useful if you are going to be including pictures in a network solution of any complexity. Also make sure all the bits of FM are installed, perhaps some translators are missing.

-bd

[mattlight]

Can anyone tell me how to do INSERT picture with a non predefined image name in Filemaker 6?

I know that the database itself remains smaller using references because it doesn't contain the picture itself in the DB - which is good.

However, in an ideal world I wish to be able to take a snap shot with a digital camera, save it on an Image Library Server in a created client folder and for it all to be done within Filemaker without the use of external software. But - big but - I'm using a PC and not a MAC - I've been told that although Filemaker remains cross platform, certain features have now been restricted to MAC in the latest version! What's that all about? A PC and a MAC can both take instant picture via USB digital camera - so why do they hold back on giving PC users the benefit of a new feature that they put out exclusively for MAC? Must be some kind of pay off with Apple to put off people from using a PC - NOT NICE.

[LiveOak]

Calm down, not true. If it was they wouldn't have to be paid of by Apple. FileMaker Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple Computer. They could be directed to stop release of FM for Wintel TOMORROW! There, have we fostered enough panic based on rumor yet!

FM 6 allows the import of images one folder at a time. To set file names or check a folder for new images and import them, you'll need a plug-in. If you are going to deal with images much, you should think about the Troi File plug-in. In addition to file management features (checking that folder for new images, moving and deleting files, etc.) it allow image import and the creation of thumbnails.

FMI has 80+% of the Mac database market. Their big growth area is the PC market (where they are the largest purchased, not bundled, player). At present, I think there are more PC only features than Mac only. All such features are dictated by OS capabilities, something FMI can do little about (DDE vs. AppleScript, etc.).

-bd

[kenneth2k1]

Insert Object, for example. Which I think is extremely useful and they still dont have it on the Mac version (do they?).