Image Optimization

Hello,

I am working on a solution with a lot of images in the layout. This is just to make a pleasing interface, all printing is done on seperate layouts, no images. .

Anyway, my question is:

What is the most optimal way to use images? Obviously, keeping the images as small as possible is one way, but beyond that - is it more efficient to import directly into the layout or store via reference? If an image is copied, does it just load the image once and display it twice (like on a webpage) or does it actually load it twice?

Is it more efficient to have one larger picture or many small pictures?

Also, I think I might have found a way to make high quality, good looking line breaks - I imported a 2 pixel image and stretch it out to the length I need. . That is unless Filemaker takes more resources resizing an image. . .

I'm in the dark on this issue. . . Any help would be great!

My solution will be run over a LAN in a small office, and as I'm developing, I notice a small delay on the pages with many images (but large enough to make using it annoying) I want to keep the visual quality up to professional standards. .

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!