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    Blackburnjl is offline Novice
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    adding attachment file name to a form

    I have successfully added photo images to an access db and am able to add images to a form. I would like to add the name of the file below the picture.



    All of my reading says this is possible but I cannot duplicate the instructions given.

    Thanks in advance.

    JimB GA

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    isladogs is offline MVP / VIP
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    Depends on how you've 'added' the files
    If you've used an attachment field then you will almost certainly regret that later as your database will rapidly become huge.
    As I never use that method, I can't advise other than suggesting using the MS Access help file

    The recommended method is to store the file path in the Access database
    Have a look at my Folder Image Viewer which uses the recommended method - it shows the file name below the image ... and other properties if you want them
    Colin, Access MVP, Website, email
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