>Hi Cetin
>
>SQL server is storing the managers signitures [as binary], I then need to get this information and create a .bmp file so that it can be used on the report.
>I want create the managers signitures .bmp file in a directory which is only accessible by my application [rather than a user]- hence I need to find a way sending in a 'username & password' in a copy/api command.
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>Hope that makes sense !
>
>Regards
>
>Kal

No didn't make much sense. What I'm trying to say is :
When you get an SQL server image datatype via SPT or RV, it's already a general field that you can use on report. ie: Query SQL server's sample Northwind.dbo.employee and check Photo field.
Cetin