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Hello, everyone.

I have posted this on the developer's list, but thought I would field it here, as well.

I am encountering issues with using referenced images in a stack.

I have used this method before (LC 4.6.4?), but am having issues loading referenced images with LC 5.5.

There is a sample stack link below, if anyone can verify.

Many thanks!

:Todd

File available at: https://files.me.com/ctflatt/6a79dt

Todd..

this works... be well

Dixie

Hi Todd,

yep, as Dixie says

And putting "binfile:" into the filename is not the best idea


Best

Klaus

Thanks all!

I love chalking those up to human error!

When should "binfile:" or "file:" be specified?

Hi Todd,

ctflatt wrote:When should "binfile:" or "file:" be specified?

when you are dealing with FILES!
Text files = file
All other (binary) files = binfile

Example:
...
put url("file:test.TXT") into fld 1
...
put url("binfile" & specialfolderpath("desktop") & "/my_image.jpg") into image 2
...

Best

Klaus

Thanks, Klaus.

I thought I was dealing with files...

Setting the filename of an image to a file seems like dealing with files to me?

I was working with images, and chose the "binfile:" type correctly.

I guess you mean the distinction may be when you're loading the contents of a file for manipulation.

Thanks, again.

I really do appreciate it.

:Todd

ps... it's been awhile since I've posted... I missed everyone

Hi Todd,

well, although "the filename" of an image IS of course a file, "the filename" is officially a PROPERTY of an image


Best

Klaus