I have a series of images that I need to display multiple times on both forms (via image controls) and on worksheets (via activeX image controls). I know that I could keep the files externally and use the loadpicture method; but there is something I want to avoid if possible.
I also know I could save and load- but again I would rather not use an external file write to perform the task. Ideally, everything will stay embedded and hidden within the file itself.
I think there maybe a solution in using the clipboard- but I couldn't get the syntax to work. The object is embedded always in the same location(s); it never moves or changes size or other properties (beyond .visible). So what I would really like to do is something simple like;
Sheet1.oleobjects("toImage").object.picture = frm1.fromImage.picture
**Edit: **
I think I've found a solution to this; but still have a related question.
I worked out that I could do what I want if I embed a series of activeX images on a sheet; then reference them in the actual controls / objects I want. So;
Sheet1.oleobjects("toImage").object.picture=Sheet1.oleobjects("FromImage").object.picture
or
frm1.Controls("toImage").picture = Sheet1.oleobjects("FromImage").object.picture
But, the below doesn't work when I try to do the same using an inserted picture (a shape object);
frm1.toImage.picture = sheet1.shape("FromImage").picture
..isn't valid syntax. It seems the only thing I can do with them is copy them- I couldn't use them to set the picture of another object without using the clipboard.
The solution above works for me (using a series of activeX image objects rather than pictures)- but I am curious why I can't do with using a standard picture (shape).