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Inserting OLE Objects in a Form
Inserting OLE Objects in a Form
Linking and Embedding
48 Designing a Form
This section describes how to use object linking and embedding (OLE) to
insert objects in a form.
Inserting objects is a convenient way to place information from other
sources in OmniForm. OmniForm supports objects created in a variety
of applications.
For example, instead of scanning a page of text into OmniForm, you
could create a Microsoft Word Document object and insert it in the form
either as fully displayed text or as a launchable icon. This saves you
scanning and editing time. An OLE object displayed as an icon also
saves form and disk space.
You can either link or embed an object when you insert it. This section
describes both methods.
Object Linking
A linked object retains a connection, or link, to the source file. The source
file is the file you select to insert as an OLE object.
The source file stores the linked data. The OmniForm form stores the
location of the source file and displays the linked object. Changes to the
source file are reflected in the linked object.
Use linking when:
• The source file is likely to change.
• The source file is on a network or needs to be accessed by others.
• The source file is shared by more than one document.
• The source file is very large and you do not want to increase your
form's file size significantly.
Object Embedding
An embedded object becomes part of the OmniForm form. It is not
linked to the source document.
Use embedding when:
• It is unlikely the object will need to be changed or updated.
• The source document is unavailable for linking.
• You are not concerned about the file size of your OmniForm
form.
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