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Image quality on form is poor
Hi everyone!
I'm trying to create a small database for a collection I have and need to add an image for each item. As this collection will never exceed 300 objects, I thought I might embed a small image of each item. The problem is, no matter what I try (embedding or linking to an outside file), the image quality on my Access form is VERY BAD. I'm assuming that Access must create its own thumbnail of this image and; therefore, no matter what I try I can't seem to get anything better. I've done a lot of experimenting with the actual images (making them smaller, etc), but nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks! |
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Image quality on form is poor
What is the original Image file format you are inserting?
What program is acting as the OLE Image server to embedd the Images(What program is registered to handle the file extension of the images)? -- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Jeff" a_m.com wrote in message ... Hi everyone! I'm trying to create a small database for a collection I have and need to add an image for each item. As this collection will never exceed 300 objects, I thought I might embed a small image of each item. The problem is, no matter what I try (embedding or linking to an outside file), the image quality on my Access form is VERY BAD. I'm assuming that Access must create its own thumbnail of this image and; therefore, no matter what I try I can't seem to get anything better. I've done a lot of experimenting with the actual images (making them smaller, etc), but nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks! |
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Image quality on form is poor
Hi Stephen,
I'm not at home right now (where the database is) but I've tried various formats; specifically, .jpg., .gif, and .bmp As the database will never be very big, I am able to use whatever format might be most useful. Regarding the OLE Image Server, I'm not sure right now - I'll check when I get home. Thanks, Jeff "Stephen Lebans" wrote in message ... What is the original Image file format you are inserting? What program is acting as the OLE Image server to embedd the Images(What program is registered to handle the file extension of the images)? -- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Jeff" a_m.com wrote in message ... Hi everyone! I'm trying to create a small database for a collection I have and need to add an image for each item. As this collection will never exceed 300 objects, I thought I might embed a small image of each item. The problem is, no matter what I try (embedding or linking to an outside file), the image quality on my Access form is VERY BAD. I'm assuming that Access must create its own thumbnail of this image and; therefore, no matter what I try I can't seem to get anything better. I've done a lot of experimenting with the actual images (making them smaller, etc), but nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks! |
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Image quality on form is poor
Hi Stephen,
I just checked and "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer" is the registered program for BMP, JPG, GIF files. Hope that helps. Let me know if you need more information. Thanks for your help! Jeff "Stephen Lebans" wrote in message ... What is the original Image file format you are inserting? What program is acting as the OLE Image server to embedd the Images(What program is registered to handle the file extension of the images)? -- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Jeff" a_m.com wrote in message ... Hi everyone! I'm trying to create a small database for a collection I have and need to add an image for each item. As this collection will never exceed 300 objects, I thought I might embed a small image of each item. The problem is, no matter what I try (embedding or linking to an outside file), the image quality on my Access form is VERY BAD. I'm assuming that Access must create its own thumbnail of this image and; therefore, no matter what I try I can't seem to get anything better. I've done a lot of experimenting with the actual images (making them smaller, etc), but nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks! |
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Image quality on form is poor
Do you have MS Photo Editor on your system. It seems to be the best OLE
Server to embedd Images with. Set it up to be the registered viewer for those Image file types you want to embedd in your MDB. You will have to delete any existing Images you have embedded. -- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Jeff" a_m.com wrote in message ... Hi Stephen, I just checked and "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer" is the registered program for BMP, JPG, GIF files. Hope that helps. Let me know if you need more information. Thanks for your help! Jeff "Stephen Lebans" wrote in message ... What is the original Image file format you are inserting? What program is acting as the OLE Image server to embedd the Images(What program is registered to handle the file extension of the images)? -- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Jeff" a_m.com wrote in message ... Hi everyone! I'm trying to create a small database for a collection I have and need to add an image for each item. As this collection will never exceed 300 objects, I thought I might embed a small image of each item. The problem is, no matter what I try (embedding or linking to an outside file), the image quality on my Access form is VERY BAD. I'm assuming that Access must create its own thumbnail of this image and; therefore, no matter what I try I can't seem to get anything better. I've done a lot of experimenting with the actual images (making them smaller, etc), but nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks! |
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Image quality on form is poor
Thanks Stephen,
I've got Office 2003 installed on my computer - apparently, MS Photo Editor is automatically deleted when Office 2003 is installed. It has been replaced by MS Office Picture Manager - I'll try to set that as the registered viewer. Thanks! Jeff "Stephen Lebans" wrote in message ... Do you have MS Photo Editor on your system. It seems to be the best OLE Server to embedd Images with. Set it up to be the registered viewer for those Image file types you want to embedd in your MDB. You will have to delete any existing Images you have embedded. -- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Jeff" a_m.com wrote in message ... Hi Stephen, I just checked and "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer" is the registered program for BMP, JPG, GIF files. Hope that helps. Let me know if you need more information. Thanks for your help! Jeff "Stephen Lebans" wrote in message ... What is the original Image file format you are inserting? What program is acting as the OLE Image server to embedd the Images(What program is registered to handle the file extension of the images)? -- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Jeff" a_m.com wrote in message ... Hi everyone! I'm trying to create a small database for a collection I have and need to add an image for each item. As this collection will never exceed 300 objects, I thought I might embed a small image of each item. The problem is, no matter what I try (embedding or linking to an outside file), the image quality on my Access form is VERY BAD. I'm assuming that Access must create its own thumbnail of this image and; therefore, no matter what I try I can't seem to get anything better. I've done a lot of experimenting with the actual images (making them smaller, etc), but nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks! |
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