> > Hi James,
> >
> >
> > Oh I see, that sounds like a good approach to me.
> >
> >
> > The FileToStr() function would return the entire file stream so that you can store the result string where ever you want
> >

> > Create Cursor reportCursor (fileContent Memo NoCpTrans, fileName C(250))
> > Local lcFile
> > lcFile = GetPict('jpg')
> > Insert Into reportCursor Values ( FileToStr(m.lcFile), m.lcFile )
> > 
> > * and later, perhaps you want to recreate the file / save the content back to disc:
> > StrToFile(reportCursor.fileContent, 'x:\some\folder\newfilename.JPG')
> > 

> >
> >
> > However, in your case you might not even need to do so but rather use the "Expression Or Variable Name" option for the Control Source Type and your field name containing the full-path in the properties dialog of your OLE Bound Image control in the report?
> >
> >
> >
> > hth
> > -Stefan
>
> Hi Stefan,
>
> Thanks, your suggestion to use "Expression Or Variable Name" in the report works fine when I use VFP 9.0.

You are welcome.

> VFP 8.0 does not have that properties setting.

In Vfp8, you can choose Picture From "File" in the properties dialog of the report's image control, and then put yourAlias.yourField in there



hth
-Stefan