On Tuesday April 4 2006 11:55 pm, Sarah Harland wrote:
> hi. i am trying to set up a database but i am new to open office.
> i have entered all my data into a table (it is an address book) and i
> need help with the following:
>
> 1. How do i print my information? i have tried turning it into a report,
> but i couldn't get it to work very well.
>
> 2. How do i use the information in my address book to set up a mailing
> list, so that i can select certain people and print their addresses onto
> labels or envelopes?
>
> 3. How do i get a total of all the records that have certain details?
> For example, if I have a list of people with different ages, how do I
> find subtotals of each of the age groups as well as a grand total of
> everyone?
>
> 4. How do I incorporate number 3 (from above) in my report??
>
> If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
> Thankyou.
I would suggest downloading the Getting Started with Base chapter of
the Getting Started Guide at this location:
http://documentation.openoffice.org/manuals/oooauthors2/index.html.
You will also need the Using Mail Merge chapter from the Writer's Guide.
This is available at the same location.
Dan
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