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.

To view the graphics file or object:

Click inside the field.
From the Edit menu, select View Binary Data for Current Field.

The system opens the program associated with the file type and displays the object.

EXAMPLE: If the file is a bitmap (.bmp) image, and you have your system to open bitmap objects with Microsoft Paint by default, the system opens Paint and displays the bitmap image.

To insert a graphics file or other binary object:

Click inside the field.
From the Edit menu, select Import Binary Data for Current Field.
In the dialog box, identify the file you want to use.

The dialog box lists only the types of files appropriate for the field.

To delete a graphics file or other binary object from a field:

Click inside the field that contains the object.
From the Edit menu, select Delete Binary Data for Current Field.

To export the graphics file or other object to an external file (so you can use it elsewhere):

Click inside the field that contains the object.
From the Edit menu, select Export Binary Data for Current Field.
In the dialog box, enter the name to be assigned to the exported file.

The dialog box lists only the file types appropriate for the object you are exporting.

Graphics and Other Binary Objects in Fields

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