Embedded images
Embedded images use a special database data type in Oracle and SQL
Server called a
BLOB (Binary Large Object). This data type is capable of
storing large amounts of data in the files native binary fashion.
An embedded image file original is copied into the
Optiva
database. These embedded files are saved in a table called
FsEmbeddedObjects. The embedded images are stored with a
unique ID value (BLOB_ID).
Note: Use caution in embedding files because they
take up space in the database. Embed files only when absolutely necessary, such
as for images in reports. Because image files can take up a large amount of
space, it is important to ensure that unused files are removed from the
database.
You should use published attachments instead of embedded images. Sometimes you must use embedded images, such as for reports.
See File attachments.