Graphics and Other Binary Objects in Fields

If you can use graphics or other types of binary objects in a field, commands on the Edit menu are enabled so you can work with the object. Use the menu options as shown in this table:

To perform this action	Use this Edit menu option	Results
View the graphics file or object	View Binary Data for Current Field	The application associated with the file type is run and displays the object. For example, if the file is a bitmap (.bmp) image, and you have your system set to open bitmap objects with Microsoft Paint by default, the system opens Paint and displays the bitmap image.
Insert a graphics file or other binary object	Import Binary Data for Current Field	A dialog box is displayed where you select the path for the file. The dialog box lists only the types of files appropriate for the field.
Delete a graphics file or other binary object from a field	Delete Binary Data for Current Field	The object is deleted.
Export the graphics file or other object to an external file so you can use it elsewhere	Export Binary Data for Current Field	A dialog box is displayed where you select the path and file name for the object. The dialog box lists only the types of files appropriate for the object you are exporting.