Using BinaryObjects as Content Images

In addition to being able to use the File Download Manager to download files in a secure and consistent way, the File Download Manager can also be used to render images and pictures that have been uploaded as BinaryObjects as shown in the following example:

An Image Rendered from a BinaryObject

Defining the BinaryObject

In the above example, a BinaryObject was created with the following properties: 

In terms of using this BinaryObject as an image in our content, we are specifically interested in the following properties:

Creating the Image Tag

Using our standard CmsObject addressing model, we can therefore define this BinaryObject as:

/Content/Documentation/BinaryObjects/Images/Lemons.aspx

[Note, if a QuickLink had been defined for the BinaryObject, we could have equally as easily have used that with the QuickLink URL ReWriter syntax]

This address will become the source for our File Download Manager page (e.g. /UI/Viewer.aspx), which in turn will become the source for our image tag (<img .../>) ...

<img alt="An image rendered from a BinaryObject"
width="350" height="102" src="/UI/Viewer.aspx?
src=/Content/Documentation/BinaryObjects/Images/Lemons.aspx" />

Of course, if you don't like the look of all this XHTMLExtensible HyperText Markup Language markup, there is an easier way! Simply use the Content Editor's Image Properties Manager.

First, click the Editor's Image Properties icon . The Image Properties dialog box will open and you can specify the properties as defined above. 

See Also:

• File Download Manager
• Addressing HtmlPages
• Creating BinaryObjects Video Tutorial