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Topic: Combining database fields in a text object Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 9:50am
I am new to CR and working through the Quick Start for new users in the CR online help. I get as far as "Combining database fields in a text object" section and this data does not display. All my other fields from the xtreme.mdb file display fine in the preview. When I place a text object in the details section, and drag a field on to it, I get jumbled unreadable text. I am following the tutorial very closely. What could I be doing wrong.
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Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 12:53pm
I have combined several Db field before with not issues. Here are my steps. 1. Create a text box and size it big enough to hold both db fields. 2. Insert both fields initially in the report footer field temporarily. 3. drag the first field into the text box. You should now see the db field name {field1} inside the text box. now drag the second db field from the footer into the text box to the right of the first field so your text box should look like {field1}{field2}. I normally put my cursor between the fields and create a space depending on what date is in the fields. You should be all set.
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Posted: 06 Feb 2010 at 9:12am
Thanks for the response. I tried it again today using the same steps listed in the tutorial and it works. I have been a .net developer for many years, and pretty good with the details. I hear people groaning about CR all the time. Now I know why.
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