Inserting base64 images from data source

Q:  My data source contains base64 encoded images that I want to display in my template dynamically.  How can use these strings to display the images appropriately?
A:  This can simply be achieved by selecting the Insert Tab and then selecting Image.  You can then select the "Embed" checkbox, and select the "..." expand button to browse to our "dynamic value from input XML".    

Because the generic value of this src attribute is, "data:MIMETYPE,BASE64BLOB", we will need to use the "concatenate" function available in the Edit Expression dialog (unless the data syntax is already a part of your data source string).  To successfully complete this, use the following steps in the Edit Expression dialog.

1.  In the Working Objects window, select functions.
2.  In the Function Types window, select string.
3.  In the String window, double click "concat()" (this will add the function to the expression above).  
4.  Within the parenthesis, you can add your appropriate arguments such as:
concat('data:image/jpeg,',SOME_XPATH) where SOME_XPATH will require you to browse the XML data to select your desired source.

Edited by justinw - 09 Mar 2012 at 1:00pm

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	Q: My data source contains base64 encoded images that I want to display in my template dynamically. How can use these strings to display the images appropriately? A: This can simply be achieved by selecting the Insert Tab and then selecting Image. You can then select the "Embed" checkbox, and select the "..." expand button to browse to our "dynamic value from input XML". Because the generic value of this src attribute is, "data:MIMETYPE,BASE64BLOB", we will need to use the "concatenate" function available in the Edit Expression dialog (unless the data syntax is already a part of your data source string). To successfully complete this, use the following steps in the Edit Expression dialog. 1. In the Working Objects window, select functions. 2. In the Function Types window, select string. 3. In the String window, double click "concat()" (this will add the function to the expression above). 4. Within the parenthesis, you can add your appropriate arguments such as: concat('data:image/jpeg,',SOME_XPATH) where SOME_XPATH will require you to browse the XML data to select your desired source. Edited by justinw - 09 Mar 2012 at 1:00pm