Does anyone know a way to import a folder of images into container fields faster than entering them one at a time?

I can't figure out any way to add an image to a container except by import Picture dialog box. It would be great If I could just have it load the image according to the image name in the image name field.

Any solutions that anyone is aware of?

Take a look at the Troi File plug-in at www.troi.com. It adds external script functions that allow you to do just what you want. If I remember correctly, it even comes with an example file that you can use as is or moddify to fit your needs!

[ August 13, 2001: Message edited by: esteshk ]

Apple Script

--choose a folder with picture files

activate

set folderPath to (choose folder with prompt "Choose a folder with pictures to import

How do I modify this to not store a reference but actually store image in FM?

One developer here used KeyQuencer for that. AppleScript was just storing references.

Leave it to they guys at Troi...

Their file plug-in did the trick works awesome!.

Thanks Troi

I tried out the Troi File plug-in, using the TrFile-ReferenceToClip command. My understanding is that this should only store a reference to the file; however, my database size did not get any smaller from when I had the pics imported. After my system crashed when trying to save a compressed version, I tried cloning & importing. The file size still did not get smaller.

Am I using the right command? Is there a line of code I need to put in the script to make it reference instead of import? Or do I need a different plug-in?

Try saving a compressed copy. Deleting doesn't always effectively reduce database size without a compress.

-bd