Create Catalog from database like MSWord???

[diwin]

I use CorelDraw 8 and I want to buy CorelDraw Suite 11 for one thing in particular, if it can do it.
Can you create a catalog like in MS Word using merge codes that pull data from fields in a MS Access database table? I can code in vba.

 

[BMBirdsong]

You can do a mail merge in Corel Draw 11. However according to the online help file, the only data files it uses are comma deliminated text files, not MS Access or Excell. You can export information out of MS Access as a text file however.

If you want to try before you buy, you can download Corel 11 and try it for 30 days. I've also got version 8, and I've been using the trial version for the last week. I havent used the mail merge, but I have been very pleased with the rest of the features, especially the way it handles creating pdf files.

 

[javabearSTL]

Draw 11 won't work with Excel files, but it *will* work with Access databases - you just have to create a DSN and attach to the DSN.

 

[diwin]

Thanks JavabearSTL

Which help file will show me the proper connection string? and how do I access the dsn in VB in the Corel Project?

Any pointers are much appreciated.

Daniel.