How to build an ODBC Connection

Anonymous
2023-07-13T21:47:21+00:00

Now that we have a folder with all of the images, How do I connect to it;

Use the query Wizard?

Where do I find the Data Connection Wizzard?

The name of my folder on the C: Drive is NEPhotos

Can I do it with a SQL statement

I have searched around for where and how to do it, but so far got nowhere.

Thanks Again Guys.

Old NASA Kid

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Duane Hookom 26,935 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2023-07-17T13:32:34+00:00

In all honesty we have never been made aware of project requirements, statement of purpose, scope, number of users, security, how the application needs to be updated and distributed, how data changes will be handled, etc. I have asked but never been answered. How can we get you somewhere when we really have no idea of where you are going. It's like we are in the back seat of a car offering directions without a clear understanding of our final destination. We know full well how to drive and shift and obey traffic laws and navigate but the drive often makes the same mistakes, doesn't seem to hear, plays the radio too loud and doesn't respond. Apparently the driver knows how to drive a tractor in a field but we are in a nearly self-driving car.

I have also suggested several times that based on your need for distributing this application across many locations with limited resources and who knows what age of computer, you should consider a web based application. This would allow for instant updates to all users worldwide, You could restrict access if needed. There would be absolutely no cost to any end user unless you wanted to charge a subscription. Images would be available to all users as long as they had a computer, tablet, or phone connected to the internet. No installing anything anywhere.

If you want to continue down the Access path, please consider creating one new thread with the information I suggested in the first sentence above. Also provide what you currently have which I believe is thousands of images.

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Anonymous
2023-07-16T21:14:38+00:00

I re-vitalized an old form, with two jpg-files:

Image

For future use, you can even enlarge the pictures using the Zoom+ button:

Image

So, in principle it works, but only with a valid file-specification.

Imb.

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Anonymous
2023-07-16T20:19:59+00:00

Me.Image25.Picture = strFile ?????????????

Hi T.Z.,

If strFile contains the full filespecification, including drive and filetype, it should work

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-07-15T13:02:19+00:00

    Thanks Again;

    Set rst = dbb.OpenRecordset("Select PctrJPG From MstrPhts")

    I have two files with the name of the Image ' Just the Name, not the image

    strFile = "C:\NEPhotos"

    The Images themselves are stored in the above Directory

    The column in the tables with the name of the image are all followed with .jpg records. This was done to guarantee we were working with only .jpg Images

    The statement below is the Directory and the name of the Image.

    strFile = strFile & rst!PctrJpg ' All of the image names are followed with.jpg

    MsgBox Me.Picture = strFile ' I thought this should of displayed the image, however you said that we were missing the <Image> Tag. We went crazy trying determine where the <Image> tag (Reserved Word) should go, unless there is a problem using the Message Box.

    The code appears to be working, except for the message box, It shaos the workd False when we fire it.

    Sorry we are having trouble, I really am.

    Thanks Again!

    IchthyologistNeb

    All of the names of my images have .jpg following them.

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  2. Duane Hookom 26,935 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-07-15T02:52:00+00:00

    There is absolutely no reason to write any recordset code. You've been told this again and again and no one has posted recordset code for you to use.

    What is the structure of your current table and please provide a few records. These records need to store the names of your image files. Again this has been suggested several times.

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