Microsoft KB Archive/29277

Works 1.x: Problems Merging from Database to Word Processor

PSS ID Number: Q29277 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

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MS-DOS

= SYMPTOMS =

If you perform a print merge while the database is in the Report definition or Query view, Works may incorrectly attempt to use the Report definition or Query data in the print merge. As a result, the printed output may contain blanks or “ERR” where there should be field data. This problem may also occur if you choose the Print Labels command from the Print menu.

= RESOLUTION =

This problem is corrected in Works version 2.00.

To avoid this problem in Works 1.x, switch to Form view or List view. If the Database is in the List or Form views, the Print Merge and the Print Labels commands will work correctly.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Steps to Reproduce Problem

 * 1) Load a Works Database file and enter the Report screen.
 * 2) Activate the Word Processor file you are merging to.
 * 3) Select the Print Merge command from the Print menu.

Works tries to use the Report screen data to perform the print merge.

This problem also occurs if:


 * The Query screen is active on the Works Database being merged

-or-


 * You choose the Print Labels command from the Print menu

KBCategory: kbprint KBSubcategory: dworkskb

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