> From: Jay Chiu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> We are trying to create reports for multiple nested categories.
> Each category has free form header and footer. But they all
> share the same column headings. We have no problem with the HTML
> reports, because <div> can be put inside table cell.
>
I'm no expert in HTML, so I must shamefully admit I had to look up what the
<div>-tag is used for. To my surprise - or should I say exactly the
contrary? - "Beyond defining a block, <DIV ...> itself doesn't do
anything".
Still I lack sufficient info to help you out on this, I fear... although I'm
sure there *is* a perfectly working XSL-FO-construct to obtain the desired
results.
(Note on the side: In common word-processors, like MS Word, you have the
option of showing all punctuation marks. Look at this like 'viewing the
source' of a web page - well, it's not completely the same, I know, but
stick with me. You open a document created by someone else. Looks neatly
layed out & all that. You make a few changes, and suddenly that nice layout
goes down the drain... Why? Because that 'someone' used spaces in a
proportional font (instead of using tabs), or because he used tabs (instead
of defining columns)... Catch the drift? There are always many ways to reach
a certain end, but most of them merely give you what you want, *nothing
more*...)
Is it possible for you to 'draw' an example of the layout you are trying to
create? I'd be more than happy to provide you with a few hints & tips to
help you achieve your goal. Forgive my ignorance where it comes to HTML. [ I
studied computer science for a while (no cert, however), but abandoned it
for a few years, so I guess I missed out on the whole HTML-hype. Java & XML
redrew my attention, though... ] As I indicated above, I still don't see why
you absolutely need *that* particular construct, so my advice in this case
would be to stop thinking HTML for a minute... ?
> I also tried to use SVG, but also got some problem. I will send
^^^^^^^^^^
Hmmm, where have we heard that one before? ;) I don't mean to be rude but
could you please specify? Otherwise, my answer would be 'Use the force!' :)
> my java code for batik extension for you to check.
>
I think I'll leave this one to dev for the moment... :) (By far enough
knowledge about the Batik API, I'm afraid)
> Thanks.
>
You're welcome
greetz,
a_l.delmelle
ps : Watch out for an upcoming poll on this list... Oops, seems I missed
that 'Reply All...' button by a millipoint again...
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