... righto, i want to get the filepath of the picture stored in a container field as text... the problem is when i try it gives me something akin to the following..

file:file.exe

filewin/c:/documents and settings/file.exe

.. where as i just want the filepath.. why does it do this, and whats the work around... p.s. the calc field that gets as text will be storing the filepath for multiple files...

cheers, genx

If you use the GetAsText () function on a container field that has a file or image stored as only a reference, it gives you a lot more information.

For example, if you have inserted as a picture, it will give you image size, relative path and full platform path .

If you insert it as a File, then it will not give you the size.

A work around could be to parse out the data that you want from it and store it in a global or a variable.

HTH

i thought it was brandy is dandy but liquor is quicker... never the less.... its good to know these things,

cheers, genx