Add image fields in the data source file
By adding image fields to the data source file, you can allow a different image to appear on each merged record. For example, when you merge documents that include information from various companies, you may want to include an image of each company’s logo as part of the merge.
- At the beginning of the data field name, type an “at”
symbol (@) to insert text or paths that refer to image
files.
The @ symbol is required only in the first line; subsequent lines should include the image paths. Paths, which are case-sensitive, must follow the naming conventions of the operating system in which they’re stored.
If you get
an error message when you type the @ symbol at the beginning
of the field, type an apostrophe (') before the @
symbol (such as '@Photos) to validate the function. Some
applications, such as Microsoft Excel, reserve the @ symbol
for functions.
|
Name |
Age |
@Photos |
|---|---|---|
|
Bill Tucker |
36 |
C:\Photos\BillTucker.jpg |
|
Dat Nguyen |
53 |
C:\MyDocuments\dat.gif |
|
Maria Ruiz |
26 |
C:\Photos\Ruiz.psd |
|
Name |
Age |
@Photos |
|---|---|---|
|
Bill Tucker |
36 |
Mac HD:Photos:BillTucker.jpg |
|
Dat Nguyen |
53 |
Desktop:Family:dat.gif |
|
Maria Ruiz |
26 |
Mac HD:Photos:Ruiz.psd |
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