By default, all patient files are stored as flat files on the hard disk. You can change this setting so that all patient files are stored as BLOBs (Binary Large Objects) in the database.
Note: If you enable this option, you cannot disable it at a later time.
For information about using BLOBs, go to NextGen Healthcare Success Community and download the latest Signature Blobulizer Utility Guide for NextGen Ambulatory EHR .
To store all patient files as BLOBs, select the View menu > System Info.
The NextGen System Info window appears.
Select the Store Patient Files As BLOBs check box.