i have a file with records

each record needs to have one (rather large) picture (so it should be included)

but the way you insert (or attach) an image shoul be dummy proof.

for now I have a container, but each time you insert an image you need to be sure you check if it is only including a link.

also you need to select the container first

can i script a button?

should i make a seperate file for the images?

and the project will be a runtime solution

Hi:

First, there is no FM scripting to store only a reference. You may be able to use Applescript if the users run Macs.

Second, scripting the procedure would be optimal:

Go to Field [containerfield]

Insert Picture [ ]

Unless you are going to insert the same image every time the button is pushed, you will want to NOT specify the file. Let the user do that. The user will also have to click store only a reference if they want. From a development standpoint this does create a little bit of a problem because users will not always remember to do this. When the insert picture dialog comes up (in Windows) you can click the View Menu button and select thumbnail to view thumbnails. By the way you will want users to store images in a common folder.

Third, you should make a separate file for images if there will be more than one image assigned to a record. Look into relationships.

You might look into the Troi File plugin. The developer version is a pretty penny, though.

Ken