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Asked: 2026-05-12T15:31:57+00:00

I have a database that contains a table for storing URL Images (since storing

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I have a database that contains a table for storing URL Images (since storing the images as byte arrays could potentially slow the DB down massively). There are two fields in the image table, one that stores a URL to a low resolution image and one that stores a URL to a high Resolution image. So far this is just a concept and has not been fully implemented.

My question is, if i want to pull back these images via the database URL’s to display in a Silverlight View, what is the best method of going about doing this and where on the web should I store the images? – On a personal web server?

Following this I want an awesome user experience for the image display. Potentially a thumbnail which when hovered over grows slightly and when clicks zooms to a bit lightbox display.

Help greatly appreciated.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Quickest way that will allow you to retain any existing Images directories and organization, and keep them out of your XAP. 

     string src = Application.Current.Host.Source.ToString();
 string applicationRoot = src.Substring(0, src.IndexOf("ClientBin"));
 //Where CLientBin is the location of your XAP file
 string imageURL = applicationRoot + "Images/MyImage.jpg"
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