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Images allows you to attach files to items within the database. Despite the name, you can attach any file type and use the [[Help:Common-Extension_Maintenance|Extensions]] &<nowiki />amp; [[Help:Common-File_Action_Maintenance|File Actions]] screens to manage how you open them. | |||
This feature is currently available in Customer Service / Dispatch Manager (DM1) and Warehouse Locator Manager (WLS). In DM1, you can attach Images to Jobs. In WLS, Images are attached to Lots and are Company specific. | |||
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'''[View Image]''' Press this button to open the currently selected file according to it's corresponding File Action. If no File Action is found then there are 2 default actions depending on the file's extension. If the file is an Image format (.jpg | .jpeg | .gif | .png | .tif | .tiff | .bmp) then the internal [[Help:Common-Image_Viewer|Image Viewer]] will open. Otherwise the file will be opened by the Operating System (Windows). This is similar to double-clicking or right-clicking>>Open on the file. The default program for the selected file will open or the user will be prompted to select a default program. | |||
'''[Insert]''' Press this button to open the [[Help:Common-Adding_an_Image_File|Add Image]] screen and insert a new Images record. You will be prompted to select an existing file from the local file system or network to insert. The selected file is copied to a central location in the IBS Programs folder. | |||
'''[Change]''' Press this button to open the [[Help:Common-Changing_an_Image_Record|Change Image]] screen and edit an existing Images record. Please note that you cannot edit the actual file from this screen. To replace an existing Images file you will need to Insert the updated file, copy the Description &<nowiki />amp; Notes from the existing file, and finally, delete the old Images file. | |||
'''[Delete]''' Press this button to remove the selected Images record and delete the file itself from the file system. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. | |||
'''[Export Image]''' Press this button to export the selected Images file to a specified location on the file system. You will browse to your preferred export location. The Description and Extension are automatically filled out in the "File Name" textbox. | |||
{{Important tip| We suggest you leave the File Name as is when you are exporting an Images file. Changing the extension could render the file unusable.}} | |||
'''[Extensions]''' Press this button to open the [[Help:Common-Extension_Maintenance|Extensions]] screen and manage the known file extensions. | |||
'''[File Actions]''' Press this button to open the [[Help:Common-File_Action_Maintenance|File Actions]] screen and manage the different ways to open specific extensions. | |||
[[File:CloseButton.PNG|link=]] Press this button to return to the previous screen. | |||
[[File:HelpButton.PNG|link=]] Press this button to call the Help Screen. | |||
Latest revision as of 13:16, 4 August 2014
Images allows you to attach files to items within the database. Despite the name, you can attach any file type and use the Extensions & File Actions screens to manage how you open them.
This feature is currently available in Customer Service / Dispatch Manager (DM1) and Warehouse Locator Manager (WLS). In DM1, you can attach Images to Jobs. In WLS, Images are attached to Lots and are Company specific.
[View Image] Press this button to open the currently selected file according to it's corresponding File Action. If no File Action is found then there are 2 default actions depending on the file's extension. If the file is an Image format (.jpg | .jpeg | .gif | .png | .tif | .tiff | .bmp) then the internal Image Viewer will open. Otherwise the file will be opened by the Operating System (Windows). This is similar to double-clicking or right-clicking>>Open on the file. The default program for the selected file will open or the user will be prompted to select a default program.
[Insert] Press this button to open the Add Image screen and insert a new Images record. You will be prompted to select an existing file from the local file system or network to insert. The selected file is copied to a central location in the IBS Programs folder.
[Change] Press this button to open the Change Image screen and edit an existing Images record. Please note that you cannot edit the actual file from this screen. To replace an existing Images file you will need to Insert the updated file, copy the Description & Notes from the existing file, and finally, delete the old Images file.
[Delete] Press this button to remove the selected Images record and delete the file itself from the file system. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.
[Export Image] Press this button to export the selected Images file to a specified location on the file system. You will browse to your preferred export location. The Description and Extension are automatically filled out in the "File Name" textbox.
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Important: We suggest you leave the File Name as is when you are exporting an Images file. Changing the extension could render the file unusable. |
[Extensions] Press this button to open the Extensions screen and manage the known file extensions.
[File Actions] Press this button to open the File Actions screen and manage the different ways to open specific extensions.
File:CloseButton.PNG Press this button to return to the previous screen.
File:HelpButton.PNG Press this button to call the Help Screen.
