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• • November 29, 2011 at 10:33 am #61187
    Rprtr37

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    I am trying to switch my work process from flowing in data from Word Docs to merging the data from a CSV file. However, I am running into a couple obstacles.

    First, the paper I build is divided into sections. On the first page of each section is a box that contains information on the data in that section. The box only appears on that page, but if I use data merge it places a box on every page. Is there a way to merge data round that box on the first page and not include the box when merging data on succeeding pages?

    Second, For some reason I can't get the multiple records per page option in every document. The templates I am currently using are set up to allow only one record per page. Is there a way to change this? I have tried making new templates, sometimes they will allow multiple records per page, sometimes they won't. What am I doing wrong and how can I correct this?

    Thanks.

  • December 6, 2011 at 4:44 am #61232
    Colin Flashman

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    Not sure what the OP is trying to do but Data Merge has its place.

    I wrote a piece on my own blog which might hopefully answer some of the questions. It is at:

    https://wp.me/p1x3Yg-2d

  • December 8, 2011 at 10:46 am #61239
    Rprtr37

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    Actually, I think your blog post is going to help. From what I read there, and based on my experience, I think the tool in ID is too limited. I will be exploring some of the plugins to see if they will better meet my needs. Thanks so much.

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