Friday, January 28, 2005
From the Edge: Using the Rich Text Control for Mail Merge
Section: Report Designer
Chapter: Running R:BASE Your Way!
Platform: R:BASE 7.x and V-8 "Turbo" for Windows
Builds: 7.1.79.30128 or higher
7.5.3.30128 or higher
8.0.2.30128 or higher
The Rich Text Control of next generation R:BASE 7.x and V-8 "Turbo"
for Windows Report Designer also includes the option of Mail Merge
to create form letters and more ...This document will show you how to do the following:
. Generate a form letter with address information . Edit the standard Rich Text document . Use the Mail Merge feature of Rich Text control in Report Designer
Steps:
. Connect the Database and Create a Report (01-02) . Set the Page Layout (03-06) . Modify the Bands (07-10) . Type the Body of the Letter into the Rich Text Control (11-13) . Add Fields to the Letter (14-30) . Preview the Report in Report Designer (31-33)
For a PDF document with complete details, step-by-step instructions, sample application and tips:
From The Edge: Using the Rich Text Control for Mail Merge (01/28/05) http://www.razzak.com/fte
Sample application and all related files: http://www.razzak.com/SampleApplications (Item: 021)
Imagine the possibilities of the next generation R:BASE!
Very Best R:egards,
Razzak.
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