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CNS Image

Import, edit, and export Images in the FileMaker environment

Functions

CNSImage_Import

NameCNSImage_Import
Description

The CNSImage_Import function allows you to easily import images into FileMaker. You can import by specifying a path to an image as well as using a dialog box to navigate to a desired image.

Return TypeContainer
FormatCNSImage_Import ( Path ; TypeList ; Prompt )
Optional Parameters
Path

The Path and File Name of the Image to Import. (Specify “” or only a Path to display Open File Dialog).

TypeList
Prompt

A message to be displayed in the Open File Dialog.

Examples
Example 1

A dialog is shown to choose an image.

CNSImage_Import
Example 2

A dialog is shown to choose a file starting at the folder "/volume/folder/"

CNSImage_Import( "/volume/folder/")
Example 3

A dialog is shown to choose a file limited to JPG and PNG image types.

CNSImage_Import( "" ; "JPG¶PNG" )
Example 4

A dialog is shown to choose a file limited to JPG images with the prompt: "Please choose a JPG image:".

CNSImage_Import( "" ; "JPG" ; "Please choose a JPG image:" )
Example 5

A dialog is shown to choose any type of image with the prompt: "Choose any image...".

CNSImage_Import( "" ; "" ; "Choose any image...." )