Howdo I insert an image control

[Clddleopard]

Is an image control an ActiveX component? Or is it just another name for a
bound object control? How do I insert an image control into a form, the way
the northwoods db has it for its embedded images? I tried changing my jpgs to
bmps for an OLE column in a table so that they would show on a form, but that
didn't work. Like most everyone, I want a picture to show up that changes as
the record changes. But I can't get it to work. I'm using Access 2003.

 

[Damian S]

Hi Clddleopard,

An image control you will find on the toolbox - open your form in design
view and drag one across onto your form. You will need to set a default
image value - I would recommend using a blank jpg for this.

Then, on your forms On Current event have code similar to the following:

me.IMAGE_CONTROL_NAME.Picture = PATH_AND_FILENAME

You should consider storing the path and filename for your images in the
table, eg: "f:\pictures\employees\bobsmith.jpg"

Hope this helps.

Damian.

 

[Clddleopard]

Ok, it all seems very obvious now that you've explained it. Thanks!