Hi Jared,
>A colleague of mine told me that he believes it is possible to store a specified file [not just filename] in a binary (Character [binary] or Memo [binary]) field of a VFP table (most likely a Memo [binary]?)
Your colleague is correct. Take a look at Append Memo and Copy Memo. I use this technique all the time.
HTH,
Bill Armbrecht
VFP MCP