Embedding and Linking Objects

The types of attachment provided by the OleControl class are listed in the following table.

Attachment	Description
Embedding	A new object is constructed and the data is copied into the JADE database.
	An existing file is used to build the object and that object is then copied into the JADE database. In most cases, the original file is then no longer referenced or updated. The file type must be recognized as belonging to a defined OLE Server.
Linking	A link to a file only is stored in the JADE database.

The data that is stored in the JADE database for an embedded object is determined by the application server that is being used. In most cases, the entire embedded object is stored. For Media Player objects, only the initial image and a link to the rest of the data on the CD-ROM are stored.