Hi Kumar,

i have a view of your various questions:

answer to Question 1 : [picture in database]
For SQL you can use Textcopy.exe + ntwdblib.dll
or
For access you can use OLE Automation (use embed)


answer to Question 2 : [datatype]
use "OLE Object" for msaccess and "image" for sql


well, got to go... will write to you soon..
can always contact me at [email protected]
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