Programatically Include Inline Graphics in Internet Email?

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I am trying to attach an inline image in each email message which will be visible only from the web. I’d much rather refer to a URL than embed an image in the message itself.

Has anyone found a way to do this? I’ve seen lots of threads about this in the 4&5 and 6 forums, but so far no solution. A 3rd party tool is not an option - I can’t install a dll or any other file on all our of client’s desktops.

Thanks very much in advance.

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Subject: Out of curiosity

I am certainly not trying to argue with you, but I am curious. Is the hesitation to put a DLL on the client desktop an issue of installation/configuration difficulty, an issue of policy, worry about security on the desktop, or some other reason? As a vendor of a product that does require a DLL on the desktop, it helps to understand why people have these limitations so we can address them as best we can. The DLL is self installing, so that solves part of the problem, but it would be good to hear other reasons, not so I can try to change your mind, but so I understand a general reason.

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Subject: RE: Out of curiosity

With all due respect, this organization has thousands of Notes clients and would consider it impractical to purchase and install 3rd party software for each and every one of their users just to implement this one simple feature, not to mention the time and hassle involved in getting this approved in the face of their desktop security standards.

That said, I’ve heard nothing but good things about Midas. I know lots of Notes developers furious at Lotus for not purchasing your product and integrating it into core Notes (not that that’s what your organization is hoping for :).

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Subject: Programatically Include Inline Graphics in Internet Email?

A URL is easier. You can adapt the sample code for Notes 6 here, by including an HTML tag like .

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Subject: Fantastic!!!

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for.

Thanks so much!

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Subject: Oops - Help Needed

I imagine this is a simple fix but I’ve moved the ND6 code in your example into the QuerySave event of my Memo form and I’m having a problem with the following line:

Set mime = doc.CreateMIMEEntity(“Body”)

This generates the error “Item body already exists.”

How do I append or somehow merge the MIMEEntity Body with the existing body field on the Memo form?