Documentation
AccessImagine is ActiveX component for storing images in various projects as easy as possible. You need to place it on form while designing your application and bind to some database field.
AccessImagine features:
- JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG file formats support
- store images in JPEG format to save space
- paste image from any Windows application
- in-place image croping tool
- Undo tool
- previews in JPEG and OLE formats (for displaying in continuous forms)
- external image storage
- smooth image scaling
Design time component properties
These options are available in property inspector, when you design a form, report or application.
MaxWidth and MaxHeight
If the image exceeds these constrains it will be proportionally scaled down. This applies only when image is saved while preserving full image size for cropping.
StoragePath
In order not to keep images in database you need to specify a location for them. Bind component to database field which holds image file names in this case. Examples of valid locations’ paths:
- “D:\MyWork\Images”
- “\\Avenger\Incoming\Pics” – local network path (for centralized storage, etc.)
- “Pics” – a subfolder in the folder, where your database file is stored
- “.” – keep images in the same folder with the database file
EmptyImage
You can select the appearance of control when it is empty. It can be a Contact sign, Photo sign or simple gray brick (None).
Scripting options
Image
Represents the picture in the control, both reads and writes are allowed.
Changed
Checks if image has been changed since the last invocation of this function.
PreviewJPG(Size) and PreviewOLE(Size)
These functions generate small previews of the image in control. Size specifies the longest side of the preview, if omitted it defaults to 64 pixels. If you need to save OLE previews along with your images, add the following code to Exit event procedure of the AccessImagine object:
If <AccessImagine>.Changed Then <OLE preview field>.Value = <AccessImagine>.PreviewOLE
LoadFile(filename)
Loads image from file. Supports JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG file formats.
SaveFile(filename)
Saves image to file. Supports only JPEG format.
TurnRight and TurnLeft
Rotates image 90 degrees clockwise and anti-clockwise.
so, what limitations are there before buying?
ah, i see… just checked your “buy” page. thanks.
It doesn’t have any limitations, xcept some visual “non-bought” reminders.
I’ve downloaded and added to one of my ‘Forms’ and picture works well. I need to add to a Data Access Page so I picture is included in the Database on my website. I can see any info on making this work?
AccessImagine stores pictures as regular JPG files, so you can use a lot of ways to display it on website.
Howevever, there is no good way to expose the AccessImagine control to web-users.
Can I use this app to display a picture fullframe on an extended desktop (a digital projector) with no borders while showing database form on main lappy screen?
I have a photography judging database. having this ability will save lots hassels.
I’m sorry to state that AccessImagine doesn’t have direct solution for this.
But if you manage somehow to create form that fills your screen without borders, you can place any control on it to reach the desired effect.
I have found no documentation on printing a picture after you have added to a form. Is it possible? How is it done?
There is nothing special about printing AccessImagine images. Images are printed perfectly from forms and reports.
You have the scanner option, but is it also possible to use a webcam (which can make stills)instead?
AccessImagine supports TWAIN interface for obtaining images.
Some webcams support TWAIN, some do not. If your device doesn’t, you can use Generic Video DataSource TWAIN driver (http://www.dosadi.com/beta-products.htm).