Using the Image control

[wsobers]

I have created a cursor with a general field. Basically its a list of names with a JPEG or GIF image for each name.
I want to be able to display the image from the general field on a form.
I have done this using the file name technique, but in this instance I ( or rather Management) do not want the images to be stored on the disk.
A cursor has the nice effect of cleaning up after itself when the application closes.
I got the impression that the general field could be bound to an image control for display.
Or doI need an OLE/COM control to do this?

Thanks in advance
Wayne Sobers

 

[JimWWinter]

If you have version 9, you could use a Blob field to store the image and just reference it with the Picture property on your form. My understanding is that General fields carry a lot more baggage and most people shy away from them.

Regards,
Jim

 

[wsobers]

Jim,
Thanks for the pointer. It worked great for what I want to do.
There is one more question, I find I have to assign the PictureVal property to get the image control to refresh, rather than just have the PictureVal Property set on the Property sheet. Is this normal, or am I missing something?


Wayne