Display an image in crystal report that retrieve from folder in c#

[former_member1055567]

I want to display specific images located in a folder inside the project. I want to display it in a crystal report(dynamically). trying to insert an image as OLE object >> right click then format object >> choose picture tab >> click on a graphic location and write the following line:

{Application.StartupPath\images\1.jpg}

but didn't work. Again, I don't need to retrieve the path from the database, I need to retrieve images from the folder which I created. How can I achieve that? Thanks in advance.

[DellSC]

How do you know which image to show? Also, which version of Crystal and the .NET SDK are you using?

[ido_millet · Accepted solution]

Your expression ({Application.StartupPath\images\1.jpg}) is not a valid Crystal syntax.

As sanity check, first create a formula that returns the path to the file. Place it on the report canvas and preview to confirm it returns a valid path. Then, use that formula in the Graphic Location expression.

[former_member11696]

CR and SDK will only load the file on Open, it cannot be used to update the image at runtime.

You need to use a formula field or database field that specifies the file location.

Only way it's going to update at runtime