I have searched for days and cannot find an answer to my problem.

I have created an FMP9 (Mac) database of 600 images of various sizes and their respective data (i.e. filename, filepath, etc.). I understand that when an image is inserted using the Insert > Picture menu option (reference only), the GetAsText function returns not only the path, but also the image file name and size (height, width). How do I generate this information - specifically, the size - when using a path to populate the image container field? Also, what is the difference between "image" and "imagemac" at the beginning of a path string?

Note: The calculation for the image container field concatenates the image path with the field "filename", result: container

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!!!

Sharlene

Dear Sharlene,

Just 2 suggestions for you:

1. Try to upload a copy (simplified and having a few records if possible) of your file for the expert to "investigate". It will help others to understand your need better.

2a. If you need only to draw info, consider using a free plug-in, ExifPlugin at http://jensteich.de/exif-plugin/

2b. If you need also to manipulate the image, consider using a a paid plug-in, MediaManager at http://www.newmillennium.com/index.php?src=directory&view=products&srctype=display&id=5

Regards,

Omega Goh

I have searched for days and cannot find an answer to my problem.

I have created an FMP9 (Mac) database of 600 images of various sizes and their respective data (i.e. filename, filepath, etc.). I understand that when an image is inserted using the Insert > Picture menu option (reference only), the GetAsText function returns not only the path, but also the image file name and size (height, width). How do I generate this information - specifically, the size - when using a path to populate the image container field? Also, what is the difference between "image" and "imagemac" at the beginning of a path string?

Note: The calculation for the image container field concatenates the image path with the field "filename", result: container

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!!!

Sharlene