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> Alternately there is another database field type called a > DATALINK which contains the URL (path) of the PDF file. > If setup with "database permissions", the system will > secure the PDF file in the IFS and require an "access > token" read from the database file in order to reference > the PDF file. Whoa, I think I need to know more about this DATALINK. We have a need in the near future to reference photos, drawings, signatures that will be stored in the IFS and link them to a particular record in the native database. Or should I say, the native file record will have links to the IFS objects. Without fully recognizing all of the capabilities, the only function I could see using this for would be to automatically pop up a photo/drawing/signature in Windows when a user hits a function key on a green-screen app (F9=Show mug shot). However, looking through the archives, I have to wonder how stable this is. In http://archive.midrange.com/midrange-l/200203/msg02072.html, Richard Theis of IBM shows what appear to be several complex steps to set up and then adds "Sometimes, it works !" He provides a reference that I have yet to look at, but if it is typical of most IBM manuals, it won't give any "how to" advice. I guess I'm still unclear about the difference between a BLOB and a DATALINK. Anyone feel like taking a stab? tia, db
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