Slow Image Retrieval

[Gilgam3sh]

I apologize ahead of time if this is the incorrect place to put this issue.

I'm having an issue with direct client connections being slowed down by image links. In some of my more heavily trafficked layouts I have a direct link to a PDF database. Essentially, the problem field references a "Files" database by using the simple "::DOCUMENT" reference, where :DOCUMENT is a validated container. I'm aware there are several better ways to do this, but which should I use? I don't need the PDF to display within the layout, but I do need it to display the title and be able to export. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Edit: I'm trying to avoid any third party programs like supercontainer.

Edited March 25, 2008 by Guest