Opening File Attachments

If an Eclipse record displays an Image Indicator, usually in its top-right corner, it has an image or document attached to it. Open the document or image directly from the record for viewing or output.

To open file attachments:

  1. Display an Eclipse record that has a file attached. This record displays an ClosedImage icon.

  1. Press Shift-F8 or click the Image Icon to display the file Attachments window, which lists the documents attached to the record.

  2. Double-click an item to launch the appropriate program and open the document.

The document or image displays in the application associated with its file extension, as it is defined in the Helper Programs section of the Preferences window. If an application program is not defined here for the file type, the system uses the operating system's default setting. If an application is not defined at the Windows level, the system prompts you to select an application to use to display the document or image.

You can only select one image at a time to open.

  1. Click the Close button to close the document and return to the Attachments window.

See Also:

Deleting or Editing Images in the Index