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Import Graphics Folder - Print Quality. Help!

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Hi - this is a real SOS as it's giving me a real headache to work out!

Here is what I am trying to do:

Using the import folder action within Filemaker Pro 7.0v3 (Mac OSX) to import brochure adverts that have been exported (from Quark XPress) as individual hi-res pdfs (each has its own unique reference number which can be identified by it's filename - also imported).

I am then required to position those pdfs as graphics in an exact area of a printed pre-designed booking form for each customer.

PROBLEM: I am having no problem importing the folder of pdfs into the container field or (obviously) positioning them where required on the page, however, when I print them out they are very low-resolution. It is worth noting that this problem does not occur when you individually insert the pdf into the container field for each record (prints perfectly) - only when importing as a folder. Inserting each pdf indivudally is not an option as there are over 10,000 to do. I have also tried changing the format of the image files to jpeg or tiff before importing the folder, but the same low-res printout problem occurs.

UPDATE: I have set up a calculation field with result Container using the file path to auto-enter the image however the only result it is returning is the desktop icon for the file and not the hi-res image itself - this is doing my nut in!! Is there a way around this little conundrum too?

Please help!

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