I need to embed photos in each record. It is important that the images can be edited by paintshop or some other program....therefore, I have been attempting to use the insert object option. Everything works great when I use bitmap images. However, I would like to use jpg or gif files to minimize file size. Unfortunately, when I attempt to use jpg or gif images, filemaker only shows an icon and name of the image. I need the image to display as is the case with bmp files. Please help.

I must embed these images in each record--therefore, file references will not work.

You may need to reinstall filemaker. It sounds as if it can't find the right translater to display the graphic.

I don't think this is the problem as another filemaker user I know found the same problem and did reinstall filemaker--no change.

I noticed this problem before, but it occurred when dragging and dropping into containers. I noticed that you said you were using the Insert Object command. This might be the problem. Use the Insert Picture command.

Ken