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Time Index: 02:00-03:00. is there a way in Access 2010 configuration that I can configure to have the picture(s) link to a new directory/location? For example, lets say my database file has about 50 photos in the OLE and I copied the database file to another computer since those photos were "linked" to a directory/location; how do I configure the file onto a new computer once I transferred all the photos to the new computer when the file is transferred? Or what is the best route to transfer the file along with the Access file to a new computer?
Reply from Richard Rost:
Well, as I've mentioned before, I don't like storing images in OLE objects (even linked). The best method is to store the PATH and filename of the image and keep them on a server on your network. You can then store the UNC path like \\SERVER\Images\MyPic.JPG and not have to worry about it. Use a picture control to display them using this technique.
However, if you're storing your images with file paths like C:\Documents\Images\Pic.JPG then you just have to make sure you reconstruct the same path on the new computer.
Is there a way to dynamically update the links with VBA? I'm sure there is. I've never done it before, but I'm sure it's possible.
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