Insert Picture from Calculation

[DrNikon224]

I have a simple database that I'm using to keep track of photos I've taken and collected. All of the files are stored in the same directory with sequential serial numbers that match the record ID where the photo information is stored. I'm trying to expidite this logging process as much as possible, because I take far too many photos to click through the Insert Picture dialog everytime I want to insert a photo into my container field. I have a calculation field that displays that proper path to each photo. How would I go about automating the Insert Picture process using the data stored in the calculation field?

I've tried a script that copies the contents of the calculation field, goes to the container field, does the Insert Picture[] step, and then Paste, but I guess FM doesn't want to go to the next script step until the Insert Picture dialog is cleared. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for helping this poor, tired soldier.

From Northern Iraq,

SGT Slaughter

[cjaeger]

Either use the FileMaker 6 "import folder of images " command or use a plugin, applescript or wsh script.

You will find an import picture applescript in the applescript section.

A wsh script can be found at

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.filemakerprofis.de&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&prev=%2Flanguage_tools

look for import in "medium" field -> (e.g. media field in googlish)

[Lee Smith]

Hi SGT Slaughter,

First, keep your head down over there and congratulations on a job well done.

Second, you didn't say what system and version you are using, so let me know, I may have some helpful utilities to tell you about.

Lee

[DrNikon224]

I've got Win2k using FM 6. I'll look into the utils that 'cjaeger' suggested. Anything else would be helpful.

thanks.