RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
I really appreciate how so many of you chimed in so quickly on this topic! Many, many thanks to all! Randy Engle ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
Re: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
You are missing one line of code
TRANSFORM PICTURE($Pict_G;Transparency;0x00FF)
This will set white background to clear.
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> On Aug 9, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Tim Nevels via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com>
> wrote:
>
> For ($Ndx;1;$SOA) // for each picture
> $PictRef_L:=$PictRef_aL{$Ndx}
> $PictName_T:=$PictName_aT{$Ndx}
> GET PICTURE FROM LIBRARY($PictRef_aL{$Ndx};$Pict_G)
> $Pict_P:=->$Pict_G // passage of a pointer
> If (AP Is Picture Deprecated ($Pict_P)=1) // if format is obsolete
> CONVERT PICTURE($Pict_G;".PNG") // conversion to png
> SET PICTURE TO LIBRARY($Pict_G;$PictRef_L;$PictName_T) // and
> storage in the library
> End if
> End for
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RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
Don't forget that the MSC helps you locate deprecated pictures: http://blog.4d.com/msc-now-helps-you-to-find-deprecated-images/ These deprecated images will not be visible in 64 bit, they must be converted (for example, while in 32 bit). -Tim ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
On Aug 9, 2017, at 2:59 PM, Randy Engle wrote:
> Been messing with 64bit v16r4
>
> Found that most (not all) of my PICTURE LIBRARY pictures went south.
>
> If I open the app in the 32 bit version, they are all still there.
>
> So... what Christian said below, is more than a "good idea"
>
> Not looking forward to redoing all of these pictures into the resources
> folder and then finding all references to them.
It is not required to move all your picture to the Resources folder. You can
continue to use the Picture Library. All that is needed is to convert the old
picture format into a new format. Leave the picture names and IDs in the
library the same and you will not need to update any code or forms.
Here is the code from the knowledge base article. http://kb.4d.com/assetid=76775
If (True)
If (False)
Begin SQL
/*
Name: UTIL_ConvertPICTs
Path: UTIL_ConvertPICTs
Purpose: Convert all PICT formatted images in the
Picture Libraray to .PNG images
The v13.2 or later 4D Pack Plugin must be installed to use this method
*/
End SQL
End if
C_TEXT($MethodName_T)
$MethodName_T:=Current method name
//= Declare Variables
==
//method_parameters_declarations
//
//method_wide_constants_declarations
//
//local_variable_declarations
C_LONGINT($Ndx;$SOA;$RIS;$PictRef_L)
C_TEXT($PictName_T)
C_PICTURE($Pict_G)
C_POINTER($Pict_P)
End if
//== Initialize and Setup
ARRAY LONGINT($PictRef_aL;0)
ARRAY TEXT($PictName_aT;0)
PICTURE LIBRARY LIST($PictRef_aL;$PictName_aT)
$SOA:=Size of array($PictRef_aL)
// Method Actions ==
If ($SOA>0)
For ($Ndx;1;$SOA) // for each picture
$PictRef_L:=$PictRef_aL{$Ndx}
$PictName_T:=$PictName_aT{$Ndx}
GET PICTURE FROM LIBRARY($PictRef_aL{$Ndx};$Pict_G)
$Pict_P:=->$Pict_G // passage of a pointer
If (AP Is Picture Deprecated ($Pict_P)=1) // if format is obsolete
CONVERT PICTURE($Pict_G;".PNG") // conversion to png
SET PICTURE TO LIBRARY($Pict_G;$PictRef_L;$PictName_T) // and storage
in the library
End if
End for
Else
ALERT("The picture library is empty.")
End if
// Clean up and Exit =
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RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
Frijoles Frio! Thanks Randy Engle, Director XC2 Software LLC – XC2LIVE! mailto: randy.en...@xc2software.com PH: 800.761.4999 – 415.456.9200 -Original Message- From: 4D_Tech [mailto:4d_tech-boun...@lists.4d.com] On Behalf Of Keith Culotta via 4D_Tech Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:35 PM To: 4D iNug Technical <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> Cc: Keith Culotta <k...@compdim.com> Subject: Re: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library This was a big help with the Picture Library. Run it from a version of 4D that still supports the old format. http://kb.4d.com/assetid=76775 <http://kb.4d.com/assetid=76775> Keith - CDI ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
Re: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
I put all of my pictures into PNG in external files some years back. I wrote a tech note about migrating from the picture library and it had some tips and code...although I can't remember what it said. It might be worth checking out. Chances are, there are better ideas out there - so if something in there seems off, ask here and that helps the archives. [Later] Okay, clearly I'm losing it - I wrote this note last year and it's 21 pages with a bunch of utility code. Who knew? It looks like it's generally available for download from here: http://kb.4d.com/assetid=77446 Presumably, there's something useful in there.I saw JPRs tool at the road show and it *definitely* looked helpful. Not sure why there isn't a conversion tool of some kind that's fully automated, but I guess JPR's tool is meant to improve the situation some. Not sure where you get it officially...or if you can. ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
Re: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
Randy, You can use 4D commands to figure out where these are used. I wrote a utility routine to track down things like this and where some formats are used so I could flush out the ones that aren’t in the Filters list in the Toolbox. You should be able to find what you’re looking for using the commands FORM GET OBJECTS OBJECT Get Type OBJECT Get format These will let you get a list of objects on the form, loop through them, and check the objects. I found that objects from my picture library have a format like ?6909 ?162 ?32741 Objects that are pictures from our Resources folder have a format like #images/Print_16x16.png #images/magnify_blue_16x64.png I have a method that I can call from a button on a form to dump everything on it, and then another method that will loop through all project forms and table forms to create a big dump file of the entire database. Handy for tracking all the uses of these things so I can get them converted as we need. Would love to get the handy JPR tool that Neil mentioned to see what that does. HTH, Randy -- Randy Jaynes Senior Programmer and Customer Support http://printpoint.com • 845.687.3741 • PrintPoint, Inc • 57 Ludlow Lane • Palisades, NY 10964 > On Aug 9, 2017, at 3:00 PM, Randy Engle via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> > wrote: > > FYI; > > Been messing with 64bit v16r4 > > Found that most (not all) of my PICTURE LIBRARY pictures went south. > > If I open the app in the 32 bit version, they are all still there. > > So... what Christian said below, is more than a "good idea" > > Not looking forward to redoing all of these pictures into the resources > folder and then finding all references to them. > > Arrrgghhh! > > > > Randy Engle, Director > XC2 Software LLC – XC2LIVE! > mailto: randy.en...@xc2software.com > PH: 800.761.4999 – 415.456.9200 > > > -Original Message- > From: 4D_Tech [mailto:4d_tech-boun...@lists.4d.com] On Behalf Of Christian > Sakowski > Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:29 AM > To: 4D iNug Technical <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> > Subject: Re: Missing Pict > >> SET PICTURE TO LIBRARY($vpPict;$vPictRef;$vPictName) > > FYI: Never use the library anymore. It's obsolete since v11. You have to use > the Resources-Folder. > > > ** > 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) > FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html > Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html > Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech > Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com > ** ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
Randy, All our images, which currently is almost 1000 (for buttons, forms, etc..) are stored in the Resources folder. Here is how we access them: $image_path:=Get 4D folder(Current resources folder)+"Images\\" Pretty easy to access the folder, all you need to know from this point is the name of the image. We have a very specific naming convention based upon how it's used, just to make things easier to organize. BTW, all our images are PNG files... Best, Steve -Original Message- From: 4D_Tech [mailto:4d_tech-boun...@lists.4d.com] On Behalf Of Randy Engle via 4D_Tech Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 2:00 PM To: '4D iNug Technical' <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> Cc: Randy Engle <4d.l...@xc2.us> Subject: RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library FYI; Been messing with 64bit v16r4 Found that most (not all) of my PICTURE LIBRARY pictures went south. If I open the app in the 32 bit version, they are all still there. So... what Christian said below, is more than a "good idea" Not looking forward to redoing all of these pictures into the resources folder and then finding all references to them. Arrrgghhh! Randy Engle, Director XC2 Software LLC – XC2LIVE! mailto: randy.en...@xc2software.com PH: 800.761.4999 – 415.456.9200 ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
> Found that most (not all) of my PICTURE LIBRARY pictures went south. Did you migrate you pictures to png or some other supported type? There is a cool update tool that JPR wrote to help you update your images. It was demonstrated at the last road show. Neil -- Privacy Disclaimer: This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the named addressee. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this email. Please delete this email from your system and notify the sender immediately by replying to this email. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. The Alternative Investments division of UMB Fund Services provides a full range of services to hedge funds, funds of funds and private equity funds. Any tax advice in this communication is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, by a client or any other person or entity for the purpose of (a) avoiding penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer or (b) promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any matter addressed herein. ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
RE: Missing Pict - 64bit Removes pictures from library
FYI; Been messing with 64bit v16r4 Found that most (not all) of my PICTURE LIBRARY pictures went south. If I open the app in the 32 bit version, they are all still there. So... what Christian said below, is more than a "good idea" Not looking forward to redoing all of these pictures into the resources folder and then finding all references to them. Arrrgghhh! Randy Engle, Director XC2 Software LLC – XC2LIVE! mailto: randy.en...@xc2software.com PH: 800.761.4999 – 415.456.9200 -Original Message- From: 4D_Tech [mailto:4d_tech-boun...@lists.4d.com] On Behalf Of Christian Sakowski Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:29 AM To: 4D iNug Technical <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> Subject: Re: Missing Pict > SET PICTURE TO LIBRARY($vpPict;$vPictRef;$vPictName) FYI: Never use the library anymore. It's obsolete since v11. You have to use the Resources-Folder. ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **
