Re: Microsoft Access has bad image import, and no image transparency.
From: Stephen Lebans (ForEmailGotoMy.WebSite.-WWWdotlebansdotcom_at_linvalid.com)
Date: 11/27/04
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Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 12:17:38 -0400
Transparency is not natively supported except for OLE Frame controls.
There is a workaround here that can be used at runtime to load in BMP,
GIF, Metafile and Jpeg files.
http://www.lebans.com/transparent.htm
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-- HTH Stephen Lebans http://www.lebans.com Access Code, Tips and Tricks Please respond only to the newsgroups so everyone can benefit. "Dave" <Dave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A779777D-5E7B-431E-BC95-F619F05E803E@microsoft.com... > For some reason Access has been poorly designed when it comes to image import: Access uses the standard Office Graphics filters. Transparency is really the only area where the functionality of the Import filters differs from any of the other standard Office programs. This is due to the fact that Access supports forms in Continuous view with lieghtweight controls. > > -> BMP transparency is ignored See solution above > -> PNG transparency is ignored (sadness ensues) PNG is a relative latecomer to the Image file format scene. Sounds like it is you image format of choice. > -> EPS files will almost always display with faulty colors and faulty paths EPS is a difficult format for all Office software. > -> TIFFs are not support at all Perhaps you mean multipage TIFF files versus standard TIF files? Both formats are supported, TIF fully and limited support for TIFF. This is to be expected and no different from most standard software. > -> Images will show different colors within the transparent area of an > overlaid EPS bounding box EPS is a difficult format for all Office software. > > Also, why is there no zoom in Access? Why does it always have to be one > zoom mode or print preview? This makes image work horrible. There are two different "ZOOM" methods built into each image control. By specifying the dimensions of the control you can control the output resolution down to the pixel. I think you misunderstand this property and its use. > > Why is there no Lock Object feature in Access? I have no idea what you mean here. If you do not want an element of your Report to move than do not allow any controls or sections above it to GROW. > As powerful as Access *could* be, it's made for simple, I mean pathetically > *SIMPLE* image support. It's really a poor program if you try to do anything > worthwhile. That's a very negative statement Dave. I think you are leaving the user(you) out of your equation. I have used most of the major report writers that exist today. If you check GoogleGroups you will see that the majority of Developers/Users would vote the Access Report writer at or near the top of any ranking list. > > Dave May > Internet Effects
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