........Store Images through Forms

Hi.
I am using Oracl 9i rel 2 and Forms 6i
I want to know that how can i store the Pictures in my database so that user can view them anytime they want . I want to know the concept behind all this. i mean does database stores the actual picture in it or just the path of the picture.
Actually User will be given option to upload any picture.
The forms are running in Client Server environment. no web forms.
user will be given option to insert/upload picture so that any item to be ordered can be seen by management before they place order for it.
I dont knwo how to give facility which allow users to upload picture and allow management to view picture..
Will these picture be stored in Database ... How.. ???????????
IF anyone can send me code / or help out in explaining the code . i would be obliged .
Plz clear the concept and tell me the way i have to store them... Most of the pictures will be in Jpeg or PNG format.. but a few can be in BMP format as well.
what will be impact on performance.. etc.. THnx alot for taking time out of your precious time.. i am grateful to all of You.....
Thnx alot..
Regards...

Hi,
see this topic:
http://asktom.oracle.com/pls/ask/f?p=4950:8:::::F4950_P8_DISPLAYID:232814159006
Monica

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