Images and files can be inserted in the Images/Files fields as objects that are stored in the database files along with tables or as links to files that are stored on user's disk and have to be copied separately whenever the database is moved to another computer. On the other hand, if the total size of all objects is very big, a database with embedded objects will have to load them into computer memory all at once when that database is opened while linked objects will be loaded gradually only when they are displayed. For images, both methods result in displaying them in the fields in the same way, for example:

For linked objects, in order not to require to keep their exact paths on different computers, GS-Base enables you to define the "Settings > Relative shortcut path" folder where you intend to copy the linked files. If a given original link point to a location which doesn't exist, GS-Base will look for the specified file name in that alternative folder.

To insert an image or a file in the "Memo/Files" pane use of the following methods:

• Use the "Insert > Image/File (Ctrl+M)" command. If no "Images/Files" fields exists GS-Base will offer to create one.
• Click the "Insert Image/File" toolbar button.
• Drag-and-drop the desirable file.

To insert a link in the "Memo/Files" pane use of the following methods:

• Use the "Insert > Shortcut to Image/File (Ctrl+Shift+M)" command. If no "Images/Files" fields exists GS-Base will offer to create one.
• Press Shift and click the "Insert Image/File" toolbar button.
• Drag-and-drop the desirable file pressing the Ctrl+Shift keys.

To insert a link in the "Memo/Files" in a table and a plain text field:

1. Format a given field using the "Format > Hyperlink" command.
2. Drag-and-drop the desirable file to that text field location. This will cause inserting the link/path in that text field. (Another option is to simply enter the path manually.)
   Clicking such a link corresponds to the "Edit" Windows shell command for the linked file.