Hi Barbara

Yes, I think you are both right. Problem is I was/am using a class (modified outlook) which loads it's graphics at run time. I was/am trying to find a way to have the best of both worlds but cant figure out a way to load graphic images out of a file with all my graphics in it.

I suspect I will have to sub-class the main button class and include the graphics that way. My main concern is to leave the system as flexiable as possible.

Regards
Geoff Scott

>I agree with Hilmar. You don't want to store your images in a general field. Instead, store the path and file name of the image file. If you don't want to distribute the files separately, then include them in the EXE.
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>>Hi
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>>I a number of graphics in my application and want to be able to :
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>>a) store them in a table and display them on my form
>>b) imbed them in my program.
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>>By and large I dont want to distribute the as additional files.
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>>I thought I could use a general field to store them but cant get them out onto my form.
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>>Is a) and/or b) possible???
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>>Regards
>>Geoff Scott