Images in Container Fields

[GUYK]

Help,

I've tried to import JPEG files into container fields both ways, picture in FM and using the file reference option. I can import them fine however if I try and click on the field it will not open the picture in 'preview' or any other program.

Any ideas?

GBR2L

[John Mark Osborne]

The ability to double-click an object in a container field only works with referenced files and not graphics. However, if you insert a jpeg as a file, you will only see a document icon. It is possible to have a script import both a graphic and a file. If you tell me exactly what and why you are trying to do this, I will be glad to devise the solution for you. I just want to make sure I understand exactly what you are looking for.

[GUYK]

Mark,

What I'm trying to do is scan in copies of peoples educational certificates into a container field located on that persons record. I want to be able to click on the container field, see the certificate in full and be able to print a copy off if I need to.

Guy

Edited October 17, 2006 by Guest

[GUYK]

Mark,

Me again I have just put all the patches in to FM and it now works fine using file references

Thanks for your help

GUy

[MacMark]

In reading your October post I thought you might be able to answer my question, which I posted earlier on another section of these forums.

It is easy to place a JPEG (photo file) or alias into a FM Container Field. But, is there any automated way to have that JPEG file name also appear in the unique FM record? For example, is there a way to add a field that would link to the JPEG file name, or in some other way make the JPEG file name visible in each record?

Thanks, Mark