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How to include Full Path of Graphic into Database?

Thread began 11/11/2012 4:07 pm by Mark | Last modified 11/12/2012 7:51 am by Mark | 1213 views | 4 replies |

MarkBeta Tester

How to include Full Path of Graphic into Database?

Hi,

Have read a lot of forum entries about this, and still no clearer.

Can anyone give me the definitive answer for the following question please?

I have an update form.
On that form there are various fields and 1 File upload box.
When I upload the graphic, it stores the filename of the graphic only.

However, my website, takes its images from a specific folder stored elsewhere on the site.

Luckily, I have all the Webassist extensions, from supersuite to data bridge and design extender.

QUESTION:
How do I include the path of the graphic stored combined with the folder path for the database to pick up the path to the graphic.

At the moment, my database stores 'graphic1.jpg' (not includes quotes)
I want the database to hold the entry of '../images/slides/graphic1.jpg' (not includes quotes)

Is this possible? How easy it is? Is there a standard answer to this question? If not could a moderator tell me if this is going to be included soon in an update?

Many thanks, and regards
Mark

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Jason ByrnesWebAssist

the path to the image should not be stored in the database.

the reason for this is that the path will change on a page by page basis.

it is a better practice to store only the file name, then add the path to the page in the img tag.

for example:
<img src="../images/slides/<?php echo $row_recordsetName['columnName'] ?>" />

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MarkBeta Tester

I know other software (I wont mention Jason) has this facility and gives the developer the option to store a graphic name or full path name, so its a little disappointing there isn't the option here.

But if that is your definitive answer, I appreciate your time and trouble replying to my question (as always, you guys are quick to respond and try to help).

Other software I'm using on the site I'm developing uses full path in db, which is why my question.

Many thanks
Mark

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Jason ByrnesWebAssist

It is posible to do, just not a recommended method. in the Insert record behavior, you can select the image column, then type the name of the upload folder before the dynamic binding code that sets the image name

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MarkBeta Tester

Thanks Jason

R, Mark

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