Overlaying Text and Image

[RogerCooper]

I have an application where each record has both text and an associated image. I would like to print both the text and image on top of each other in Access (in the context it should be legible). Is this possible in Access?

I suppose that I could create 2 reports and run the page through the printer twice, but I like a cleaner solution and be able to create a pdf easily.

 

[theDBguy]

Not in front of a computer now, but are you saying you can't put a Textbox on top of an image in a report? Sounds like it should be possible.

 

[isladogs]

You could set the z-order so the textbox is at the top but if the textbox background is
1. Transparent - the text may be hard to read
2. Normal - the text will be legible but part of the image will be hidden
Why not just print the text above/below/next to the image?

 

[RogerCooper]

You could set the z-order so the textbox is at the top but if the textbox background is
1. Transparent - the text may be hard to read
2. Normal - the text will be legible but part of the image will be hidden
Why not just print the text above/below/next to the image?

How do I set the z-order? The image seems to block the text box, even if the text box is transparent.

I am printing counters for a board/miniatures game, so space is very limited (1.5" x .75").

 

[MajP]

Right click on control
Select "Position"
Select "Bring to Front"

 

[isladogs]

You can also do this using code e.g. by clicking on the image then setting the focus on the textbox
You can also use DoCmdRunCommand acCmdBringToFront but only in design view

 

[RogerCooper]

Right click on control
Select "Position"
Select "Bring to Front"

That works. Here is the result:

Is there any way to get the image to center? The images I will be using may vary in size. The image seems to on left side of the control regardless of what I do.

 

[MajP]

Did you try the properties
Size Mode (zoom, stretch, clip)
Picture Alignment (center,top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right)

 

[CarlettoFed]

Sorry maybe it's easier and quicker to help you if you attach a sample file.

 

[RogerCooper]

I was able to get everything to work. Thank you all for your help.