Link to external graphic file or insert/delete graphic

[Deejay]

I have a macro which I use to toggle certain graphics on or off. I have
inserted the relevant piece of code below. The problem is that all my
documents have mushroomed to 800+ kb in size from 40kb previously.

My question is it possible to link to a graphic based in a permanent
location rather than the graphic residing in each document? If not, is it
possible to insert the file and delete it instead of toglling visible/hidden?
I would need the graphic to be a precise size and at a precise location.

Thanks.

The current code is:

With ActiveDocument
' Check current status - it's in fax format if graphics are visible
boolFax =
..Sections(1).Headers(wdHeaderFooterFirstPage).Shapes(1).Visible

' Show/Hide the graphics
With .Sections(1)
For Each aShape In .Headers(wdHeaderFooterFirstPage).Shapes
aShape.Visible = Not boolFax
Next aShape
End With

 

[zkid]

Have you tried using the INCLUDEPICTURE field code? You can control its size
by placing it inside a text box, and it is basically a hyperlink to the
original graphic.