Link images, safety data sheets (SDS), and spec sheets to a product so users can view, download, or print them directly from your website. You can attach images and other files in Inform using either the Product Master or Product Mass Change, or you can link to a website address (URL) that hosts an image or document.
Link images and files
Images must be sized before they are uploaded to the server. Image recommendations:
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Format |
JPEG (.jpg) , GIF (.gif) or PNG (.png) |
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Size |
288 x 288 pixels (about 4" x 4") |
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Resolution |
72 DPI |
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Background |
Transparent |
- Navigate to File > Product > Master.
- Type or search for a Product.
- In the Setup section, click the Web Options tab.
- Click Edit.
- In the Linked Files section, browse to or type the file location, or search for the file.
- Click the Search icon to link to files stored on a server.
- Click the Folder icon to browse to a file stored on your local drive.
- Type the web URL to link to a hosted file.
Note: When linking to a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), enter the ID Code and Date Changes for the safety sheet on the Product General tab. The information is displayed when a product is added to as Sales Order, and can be opened and printed if there are updates since last purchase.
- Click Save.
Storing images and documents
Images and files can be linked from a local computer or a remote connection. If you are using a remote connection, you must save images or PDF files in a designated folder on your Inform server. When you save the files in these locations, Inform makes them available for attachment from the Product Master. Files saved in other locations are not included in the Product Master fields.
To view image locations, navigate to File>Company>Master, and click the Images / Signatures / eDocs / Connections tab.
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Company Master field |
Corresponding Product Master field |
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Default Image Storage Network Path |
Images |
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Default PDF Storage Network Path |
Documents/Specs |
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Default SDS Storage Network Path |
S.D. Sheet (PDF files) |
Note: When saving a file, use a descriptive name, as the file name is the only information displayed when linking to a product.
Do not create folders in these image locations. It is recommended that you use a prefix to organize images by product line, vendor, or other category.