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JPGs in a VFP 6 Report

John Harvey, November 13, 1999

Summary

I am posting this because I've seen several questions regarding this issue. Yes, you can use JPG files in a VFP report and also only store the pathname. Here's how: 1. Use a character field or memo to store the path to the image. 2. Drop the picture/activex bound control on the report. 3. Double click the picture/activex bound control on the report, in the box marked file put the field name. You also want to make sure you check the properties of the control to retain the shape. 4. Another note of caution is that you will need to deal with showing a blank or something if there isn't a picture. That would probably be handled with something like iif(file(photo),photo,'c:\blank.jpg') or some other similar method. Otherwise, your program will blow up WHEN someone deletes a JPG.

John Harvey, Shelbynet.Com
Custom database applications written primarily in Visual FoxPro and other Microsoft tools i.e. Visual Interdev, IE, VBA, VB Script as well as java script. Support for MS Windows NT as well. Web application development using MS Visual FoxPro and West-Wind's Web Connection. We also offer web hosting for VFP or other systems on a computer lease or co-locate basis. Certified Hughes Direcway Satellite Installer. I started with dBase III and jumped ship to FoxBase, never left. I have been on every beta since Dr. Fulton gave us the free copy at Devcon I. I am now a technical consultant with the Memphis Police Department, and also do independent consulting with other compaines like Honeywell, The Justice Network, other police departments, etc. I consult with other companies and developers both locally and nationally and recently started a web hosting service with emphasis on co-locating or leasing NT Servers for Web Connection and VFP. Http://www.shelbynet.com Have Computer, Will Travel

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