Image quality on form is poor

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Jeff

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!
 
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)?

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Stephen Lebans
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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
 
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
 
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.
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HTH
Stephen Lebans
http://www.lebans.com
Access Code, Tips and Tricks
Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit.
 
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 It has been replaced
by MS Office Picture Manager - I'll try to set that as the registered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
 
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