Bitmap by expression on report

[russgoeckner]

How can I have a report in a desktop application and place 1 of 2 bitmap images on the report based on the value of a field?

[Ronald Anusiewicz]

Don't have much detailed information From the report but use a calculated field:

If(something = something, bitmap1, bitmap2)

or use a conditional object where depending on your equation, bitmap 2 will be shown.

[russgoeckner]

not sure if my reply mage it through...The Bitmap object on the report requires a full filename of the image. Is there a way to use a variable to specify the name? I tried and it wouldnt take it..

[madtowng]

It helps a lot to show the code that isn't working as desired.

[gkeramidas]

i'd use a conditional object

[russgoeckner]

I appreciate the replies, in this case there isn't any code to share, im just using a Bitmap object on a report. The file name is what I need to change based on the value of a field in the report, Image 1 or Image 2.
image.png

[madtowng]

This is where GK's response helps.
Using the conditional object, you can have multiple bitmaps, and
the conditions you create determine which one is use.
Example: I do work for several companies.
I use a conditional object to determine which logo to use based on the company the report is for.

[russgoeckner]

Madtowng; this is exactly the purpose of what Im trying to accomplish! That said, In my 25 years working with Alpha (on my own application) I've never used a conditional object and I cant seem to figure out how for this purpose. Could someone describe how I would use a conditional object to select a bitmap based on a field value? IsHG=.F. = Use Logo1, isHG=.T.=Use Logo 2....

[russgoeckner]

Figured it out, sometimes things are so simple we make them difficult!

[Mike Wilson]

I use different images on reports extensively. I use the strategy of having the image path in the report set to a single temporary file specific for the report and have coding that copies an images file to that temporary file before running the report. This afford all kind of possibilities like upfront selection of images from a library, selection of images based on field values, etc, and is much more versatile and cleaner than stacking conditional objects.

[Ted Giles]

Russ, share the solution please. You may be able to help others.
"if it was easy, everyone would be doing it!"

[Mike Wilson]

Hi Ted,
It is easy, very easy, just do it the way I described.

[Ted Giles]

Thanks Mike. I know, but Russ may have used a different method.