Only get a red x after merging pictures

Anonymous
2010-04-14T02:24:00+00:00

My data source is an xlsx file and one field (PictureLocation) has the full path name of each jpg file I want to merge into a document.  I use this merge function:  {INCLUDEPICTURE "MERGEFIELD PictureLocation}"} which works fine except I only get a box with a small red x in upper left-hand corner where the picture should be.  I have tried F9, but to no avail.  What am I doing wrong or what have I set incorrectly?  I use VISTA and OFFICE 2007. dottybee

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Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2010-04-14T05:38:23+00:00

What is in the PictureLocation field?

The filepath separators need to be duplicated \ or you need to use / as a separator.

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  1. Suzanne S Barnhill 279.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2010-07-02T19:47:04+00:00

    I don't know what you're referring to, but I think all the answers have been provided numerous times already.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-07-02T18:59:49+00:00

    So going back to my question re: 2 - this is where my problem lies.  What does your sentence mean?

    Give me the step by step, key stroke version or something so we can bring this a successful conclusion.

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-07-02T18:58:42+00:00

    Ok - so I think I have that part down - ctrl f9 and insert merge field.  Been there.  Done that.

    It must be where I'm placing my cursor and starting out that is the problem.

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  4. Suzanne S Barnhill 279.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2010-07-02T17:46:54+00:00

    Anywhere you see a pair of braces you have to insert them with Ctrl+F9, but you should be able to insert the merge field using the Insert Merge Field button (wherever it is).

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