This document provides steps for inserting pictures into IBM i applications using the SilverDev graphical RPG framework. It describes how to insert static pictures during design and load pictures dynamically at runtime from the IFS or a PC using SilverDev functions like sdSetImg and sdLoadFromFile. The steps include building a new program, adding image components, compiling, deploying the application, and coding the loading of images on button clicks.

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SilverDev Tutorial
How to Insert a Picture on IBM i Applications?

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Steps:
1. Build a new program .................................................................................................................. 3
1. Insert a Static Picture ................................................................................................................. 6
2. Compilation ................................................................................................................................ 8
3. 1st deployment ........................................................................................................................... 9
4. Insert Pictures Dynamically ...................................................................................................... 11
5. Load from IFS: sdSetImg function ............................................................................................ 13
6. Load from a PC: sdLoadFromFile function ............................................................................... 15
7. Image or file transfer functions on SilverDev ........................................................................... 19

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1. Build a new program
Launch SilverDev Designer and select a context from the menu Tools > Context.

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Use the « + » icon to create your new program, in the Context tab

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Your program appears on the Context tab list
Double-click it to open it

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1. Insert a Static Picture
On the Components tab,
click the icon of the CImage component
Then, on your form (press F10 to open it), click where you want to place the picture

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On the Inspector tab, use the TPicture property
to select your image:
Click on « … » to open the dialog box
And click on « Load » to select a picture stored on your PC

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2. Compilation
Save and compile your form
Then, on the Compiling menu,
generate the program.

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3. 1st deployment
Launch MyDesk and right click where you want to make your application available. Then, choose « New application »
Fill the dialog box with the application title, the file name and the call command.
On the next screen, select the app authorizations.

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Your application is ready. The picture is stored on the compiled screen, on the IBM i.

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4. Insert Pictures Dynamically
Build a new screen
And place on it a CImage compotent,
and a CButton component for the user to load the picture

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Change its name with the
Property Caption.
Then, on the Events tab, select and double-click the OnClick event.
The source file is already filled in:

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5. Load from IFS: sdSetImg function
Use the sdSetImg SilverDev function to load a picture from the IFS.
Tip: Use auto-completion (ctrl+space) to get the syntax.
Declare your picture:

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Compile and make it available for the users.
Tips:
Resize the picture with Stretch and Proportional Properties,
Adapt it to the screen with the Align property

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6. Load from a PC: sdLoadFromFile function
Add a new CButton, associated to an OnClick Event, to load another picture from a PC or a Network
Source
Result

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To load the picture, use sdLoadFromFile SilverDev function
Here’s the completed code:

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The complete source code:

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Save and compile the form, generate your program and just launch it on MyDesk.
It updated automatically to display your new picture:

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7. Image or file transfer functions on SilverDev

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