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Graph: dbPix image storage vs OLE Embedding and Linking in Microsoft Access


DBPix Sample Source Code: PathUtils
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Option Explicit

' Set BASE_PATH to the common root folder of the photo archive.
' Paths will be stored relative to this root location.
'
' Examples:
'
' UNC Path:
'   Public Const BASE_PATH As String = "\\Server\Share\Folder\"
'
' Local Path or mapped share:
'   Public Const BASE_PATH As String = "F:\Archive\Photos\"
'
' Allow any location, i.e. store an absolute path
' (not recommended - use relative paths wherever possible):
'   Public Const BASE_PATH As String = ""

Public Const BASE_PATH As String = "C:\"


Public Function ChooseFile() As String

    Dim strFilter As String
    strFilter = ahtAddFilterItem(strFilter, "JPEG Files (*.jpg, *.jpeg)", "*.jpg;*.jpeg")

    ChooseFile = ahtCommonFileOpenSave( _
                            InitialDir:=BASE_PATH, _
                            Filter:=strFilter, _
                            OpenFile:=True, _
                            DialogTitle:="Select Photo...", _
                            Flags:=ahtOFN_FILEMUSTEXIST)
End Function

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