why wont path work

[bookouri]

I have the following bit of code..

DECLARE
bmp_image_dir VARCHAR2(80) := '\\172.16.148.29\staffpic\';
photo_filename VARCHAR2(80);

begin
photo_filename := bmp_image_dir|| lowergc_persons.person_id) ||'.jpg';

I use this code on a button to load staff photos from jpg files. This code works fine when Im in developer, but when I put the form on my 9ias server the form doesnt work.. the form complains that it cant find the staff pictures. There should be no difference from my development server vs the 9ias server. Both are member servers in the same domain and I have the staffpic share set for everyone to have full access.

Can anyone explain why the staffpic share is not visible to 9ias? Thanks for any help

 

[bookouri]

I verified that if I move the staffpic dir to the local drives of the 9ias machine it works fine. But... then when Im working in developer the path doesnt work... there must be a way that I can set up the staffpic directory share so that its the same in developer or on the 9ias server.