capturing text value for insert picture () functi?

[vtlozano]

Hello,

Is there a way to capture the text string value for the file name chosen through FileMaker's 'Insert Picture ()' function? I've created a simple button that allows a user to insert a photo, but would also like for that script to write the file name to a separate field.

Thank you.

[CobaltSky]

Hello vtlozano,

If you use the import script step and then select the 'folder...' option, you can configure the scipt to place the file name into a field at the same time it imports the picture into a container field. However it will import all the images it finds in the designated folder so you'll either have to make sure there is only one image present or set up a two-step process so that the user can select which image to keep.

Alternatively, what you want to achieve can be accomplished with the aid of the Troi File Plug-in from Troi Automatisering:

http://www.troi.com/software/fileplugin.html

The plug-in is shareware, so if you are intereseted, you might wish to download a demo copy.

[vtlozano]

Ray,

Thank you for your very helpful response. I'm going to try each solution and see which one best fits. I appreciate your time.

Vince