change logo in ms access 2010 database
I have one fronted and several backend databases, i know how to switch the backen from one company to an other, but i would also like to change the company picture(s) throughout the database.
i could make a subform, and use an attachment or ole object but then i have to do it for all forms.
anny suggestions or solutions. ??
i could make a subform, and use an attachment or ole object but then i have to do it for all forms.
anny suggestions or solutions. ??
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can you give me an example of the code ? please ;-)
because this sounds just as a solution to me .
because this sounds just as a solution to me .
It would be good to have more information about your database and how your pictures are stored and displayed.
A solution we have used to a similar issue is to have consistent names between projetcs (or in your case compnies) for any logos/images displayed throughout the database.
We have a table, tblPaths which stores paths to various project specific 'things' we might need to lookup:
tblPaths
_________
ID (AutoNumber)
Resource (Text - specify type of thing, such as Image Files, Web Path, PDF Files, ETC)
Path (Memo - specifies the path)
The record in this table for Images might look like:
ID: 12
Resource: Image Files
Path: "z:\ProjectName\Files\Imag
This table holds project (or company) specific information, and is populated according to the location where the database is deployed.
Any time we need to use something like a logo we would look up its path, and then specify the standard filename as follows:
A solution we have used to a similar issue is to have consistent names between projetcs (or in your case compnies) for any logos/images displayed throughout the database.
We have a table, tblPaths which stores paths to various project specific 'things' we might need to lookup:
tblPaths
_________
ID (AutoNumber)
Resource (Text - specify type of thing, such as Image Files, Web Path, PDF Files, ETC)
Path (Memo - specifies the path)
The record in this table for Images might look like:
ID: 12
Resource: Image Files
Path: "z:\ProjectName\Files\Imag
This table holds project (or company) specific information, and is populated according to the location where the database is deployed.
Any time we need to use something like a logo we would look up its path, and then specify the standard filename as follows:
strPathToMainFormLogo = DLookup("Path","tblPaths", "Resource = 'Image Files'") & "MainFormLogo.jpg" 
When you say 'throughout' ... can you give some examples?
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in access 2010 you can "set" a company logo, and when us create a new form you can show that logo.
so i would like to be able to change that default logo.
so i would like to be able to change that default logo.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with this "default logo" aspect of Access 2010.
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That's a pitty, but if can do it with code then it would be fine ;-))
Hang in there... there are undoubtedly people out there with 2010 who can check into this. Ive never used that feature either but will look into it when I get home if nobody else has responded.
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thanxs
I'm browsing around in Access 2010, and don't see any specific "Logo" options, and am guessing this is somehow based on a standard image control.
Are you able to upload a sample database (with no sensitive data) - just enough of a sample to show us what you are trying to describe?
Are you able to upload a sample database (with no sensitive data) - just enough of a sample to show us what you are trying to describe?
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Yes i will do so today
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you're right there's no common icon :-(
so your solution works the best
so your solution works the best
The way I do this is in applications startup procedure, I check for the existence of a specific picture on a specific path. If that picture doesn't exist, I ask the user if they would like to select a corporate logo to use throughout the application. If so, I allow them to select to the logo file, which I then copy and rename to my selected path. If they choose not to add a logo, I use mine. This will also significantly reduce the size of your application, as you won't have pictures embedded on multiple forms and reports.