data source type is used to read data from external file data sources, allowing you to import binary and text data stored in a separate file into a text object in BarTender.
External File |
data source type is used to read data from external file data sources, allowing you to import binary and text data stored in a separate file into a text object in BarTender.
The External File-specific options on the Data Source tab of the Data Sources property page include:
File Source
Specify file name: Imports the contents of an external file into the data source.
File Name: Specifies the path and file name for the external file.
Select File: Opens the Select External File dialog, allowing you to navigate directly to the external file.
Get file name from database field: Determines the external file to use by pulling the file name from a database field. In doing so, you can dynamically select an external file based on the contents of the database connected to your document.
Field Name: Specifies the field from your database that will determine the path and/or file name of the external file.
Database Connection Setup:
Default Path: Determines the path to the external file, when it is not specified in the database field.
Select Path: Opens the Browse for Folder dialog, which enables you to navigate to the directory location of the external file.
Get file name from named data source: Determines the external file to use by pulling the file name from the contents of a named data source in your document.
Named Data Source: Specifies the named data source that will determine the path and/or file name of the external file.
New Data Source: Opens the Create Named Data Source dialog, which enables you to create a new named data source.
Default Path: Determines the path to the external file, when it is not specified in the value of the named data source.
Select Path: Opens the Browse for Folder dialog, which enables you to navigate to the directory location of the external file.
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