Newbie Questions

Re: Some help needed

Matt Faus — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:34:50 GMT

Hi Virat,

That is weird. For a test run I would suggest that you do this: Create a new blank form and drop an image control onto the view. When asked if you would like the image to be stored in the form or just linked, choose linked. Next, open the data source task pane and right-click and drag the image filed that you just created into the view as a text box. When you preview the form, you should be able to put the URL or filepath to an image and it will show up in the image control. Try playing with the text box to point to different images and tell me what kind of results you get. If it still doesn't work, then I don't know what to tell you. Maybe it is a problem with the version of InfoPath you are running, or maybe you need to repair the installation. I'm not sure.

Re: Some help needed

virmax — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:06:51 GMT

Hi Matt

I implemented your steps. I did it correctly. But somehow the images are not changing. When i preview the form the image control remains the same. Image doesnt change. I dont know why !! i even opened the attach form you had sent. The same happens there. When i preview it, the images dont change.

I am quite new at Infopath and a little bit lost.

Thanks a lot for your help though

Virat

Re: Some help needed

virmax — Tue, 15 May 2007 11:44:59 GMT

Thanks Matt

I will try to do as you suggested. I have stored all the image files in one folder (mainly .gif files). But its on the c: drive. Do i have to make a folder that is accessible over the internet ? its because i am working on a project in which i am supposed to design a report where the end user can change the logo of the report using the drop down list control !

I will try and implement what you said.

Thanks again

Re: Some help needed

virmax — Tue, 15 May 2007 11:39:09 GMT

Can sombody help me ? i am trying to use a drop down control to change the image ! i tried to assign rules to the drop down control list elements but things are not working. Could anybody please tell me how to change the image using drop down list control in infopath 2007 ?

Re: Some help needed

Matt Faus — Mon, 07 May 2007 13:01:31 GMT

Hi virmax,

Here's how I would do it:
0. Add an image control to your form. When it asks if you want the image to be included in the form or simply linked, choose LINKED.
1. Put all of your images in 1 folder, preferably accessible over the internet
2. Fill your drop-down with name/value pairs. The values should be the filename of the image corresponding to the name. So, you will have something like "Logo 1" as the name, and "logo1.jpg" as the value.
3. Add a rule to the drop-down, that SET's A FIELDS VALUE (which will be the image control, from step 0) to the value of concat( 'http://full/path/to/images/', )
4. Test it out!

I just made a sample form that did all of this, and it didn't take too long. I have included it as an attachment.

Some help needed

virmax — Mon, 07 May 2007 07:30:25 GMT

Hi shiva prasad.

Good morning. I tried to implement what you said. But it doesnt seem working. My task is to change the image (something like a logo of a form) with the drop down control box.

I stored the images in one folder.performed the steps you gave.But its not working. Could you please tell me little more about it ? would be highly appreciated and would be great of you.

I look forward for your reply.

Lots of greetings

Virat

Re: Some help needed

B.Shiva Prasad — Fri, 04 May 2007 13:46:33 GMT

Hi virmax,

Once again welcome to you from beside of me and from the great InfoPath forums.

Re: Some help needed

virmax — Fri, 04 May 2007 13:40:46 GMT

Hi shiva prasad.

Thanks for your tips. I will try implementing them and will let you know if it works out.. Thanks a ton. Have a nice day.

Re: Some help needed

B.Shiva Prasad — Fri, 04 May 2007 13:36:03 GMT

Hi virmax,

Welcome to new world of InfoPath,

Apply the rules on the drop down list box for every element in the list,

If the drop down value is equal to this then set the related image to the image field.

Do like this,

double click the drop down -> click rules -> Add -> Set condition.

leave the first drop down as it is and select "is equal to" in the second drop down and in the third drop down select "text" and enter the element value in the drop down of your field and click ok.

Now click "Add Action" button and select set a field's value. In the field's text box take the field that you want to show the picture and in the values text box take the picture that you want to show based on the element that you set in the set condition.

Like wise do for every element in the drop down. But better take those pictures that you want to show in one folder.

Hope this will help you.

Some help needed

virmax — Fri, 04 May 2007 11:14:13 GMT

My question is about the dropdown control in Infopath 2007. I have a task in which i have to change the logo of the form(an image) with the dropdown list options.Its like when i click on the dropdown list option then the logo image should change accordingly-But i have got no idea how to do it. Some advise would be greatly appreciated