Background images.

[HF_JBB]

Hi, i got about 14 forms created, and i would like to insert a background image, without significantly increasing my database file.

When i inserted a background image in all my forms, (Picture, in propreties as Embedded) my database went from 350kb to 15 mb. (i think it stored my pic 14 times..gah)

I tried putting linked, it works great but i would like other people, able to see it on a another computer, because it links off my hard drive.

anyone can help me? thanks

 

[Adrianna]

how large is your picture? and did you choose to link it ....or embed it? if you embedded it, then you probably have the same image 14 times....because it is stored for each report. if you link the picture....then you will have to keep the picture in your database folder, but it will not (or very insignificately) increase the database size because all the database has to store is a linking path.

 

[HF_JBB]

how can i add them to the "database folder" ?

is it a folder inside the database?

 

[Adrianna]

No...it doesn't matter where the mage file is when you link it because the database stores the path.

BUT if you ever intend on moving the database, then your path may change, so by keeping the image in the same folder on your hard drive as your database, you can use a UNC path that will prevent you from having to update the link.

Simply stated:

Create a folder on your hard drive, place the database, linked images, other linked files, etc. in the folder. So, in the future when you upgrade operating systems, migrate your database ot a server....you will just move the folder with all the contents and not have to reestablish all of the links!

 

[HF_JBB]

thanks, ill check if i'll be able to make it work.

 

[HF_JBB]

i'm having a few problems inserting the pictures...mind giving me a hand , on how to do it?

i was able to do this: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q210100

but i need to able to use it in my current forms...