Images and files can be inserted in the Images/Files fields as objects that are stored in the database files along with tables, or as links to files that are stored on the user's disk and have to be copied separately whenever the database is moved to another computer. On the other hand, if the total size of all objects is very big, a database with embedded objects will have to load them into computer memory all at once when that database is opened, while linked objects will be loaded gradually, only when they are displayed. For images, both methods result in displaying them in the fields in the same way, for example:
For linked objects, so that you don't need to keep their exact paths consistent across different computers, GS-Base enables you to define the Settings > Relative Shortcut Path folder where you intend to copy the linked files. If a given original link points to a location which doesn't exist, GS-Base will look for the specified file name in that alternative folder.
To Insert an Image or File in the "Memo/Files" Pane
Use one of the following methods:
- Use the Insert > Image/File (Ctrl+M) command. If no "Images/Files" fields exist, GS-Base will offer to create one.
- Click the "Insert Image/File" toolbar button.
- Drag-and-drop the desired file.
To Insert a Link in the "Memo/Files" Pane
Use one of the following methods:
- Use the Insert > Shortcut to Image/File (Ctrl+Shift+M) command. If no "Images/Files" fields exist, GS-Base will offer to create one.
- Press Shift and click the "Insert Image/File" toolbar button.
- Drag-and-drop the desired file while pressing the Ctrl+Shift keys.
To Insert a Link Outside the "Memo/Files" Pane
That is, in a table field or a plain text field:
Unlike the "Memo/Files" pane, which displays the linked object itself, this method only shows the clickable file path as plain text — faster to browse when a visual preview isn't necessary.
- Format a given field using the Format > Hyperlink command.
- Drag-and-drop the desired file to that text field location. This will cause the link/path to be inserted in that text field.
(Another option is to simply enter the path manually.)
Clicking such a link corresponds to the "Edit" Windows shell command for the linked file.