Application path problem over the network

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Hi,
I have an application in vb.net that runs over a network. Actually shortcut of the exe file is shared over LAN, so databases remain on one computer where the application has been installed. Everything works great except one thing.

The logo of this application is saved in a database, that reports can pick to load picture. The logo file is chosen by the user, using OpenFileDialog and then saved in database. It is saved like
D:\Pictures\filename.jpg

When I run the application from network (using shortcut that we have made to the main exe file), it given error on D:\Pictures\filename.jpg because this doe not exits in the system that is running the shortcut.

How to save the logo path in a way that it always finds it in application directory, when run over the network.

Thanks and best regards,
Furqan

Posted 28-Jul-11 1:23am

Furqan Sehgal

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#realJSOP · Answer 1 · 2011-07-28T01:45:00

Solution 1

Because when the app runs, it runs as if it was located on your local box, and that image doesn't exist on your local box (in the specified path). You should store the image itself in the database. That would completely eliminate your problem (and future problems related to accidental deletion of the image from the hard drive).

Posted 28-Jul-11 1:45am

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Furqan Sehgal 28-Jul-11 10:43am

Could you really tell me the statement how to save image to the database?
I have added the image field to the database but donot know how to use it.

chemark · Answer 2 · 2011-07-28T01:54:00

Solution 3

You can use this example and save the logo on the server (in the application directory).

Posted 28-Jul-11 1:54am

chemark

Rakesh From Patna · Answer 3 · 2011-07-28T01:47:00

Solution 2

you use the

Application.ExecutablePath

for know your application executable path.

Posted 28-Jul-11 1:47am

Rakesh From Patna