Getting Merge Fields to Display

[cswn]

I have a situation where I have multiple letter options, in other words, based on a individuals certain medical criteria, they will get a specific letter. Within each letter there are four to five customized paragraphs. For example, one for Cholesterol, one for HDL etc..etc..

I have developed a table of all the possible paragraphs and related them back to the main contact table and created the fields necessary in the main contact table to capture the right paragraphs. HERE'S THE TROUBLE. Within the paragraphs, I need to personalize here and there eg..<<Fname>> or <<datebloodtest>> etc.. This will only show if I paste directly onto layout in layout mode and then display in Browse Mode.

So, what can I do? Can I force the application into layout mode via a script to paste the text or is there another way of getting these merge fields to appear within the body of these paragraphs.

Thanks for any assistance
Chris

 

[Schlogg]

Chris, Am I missing the point?
Sounds to me as though you are doing everything right.
Merge fields will only show the values in Preview mode. If you want them to show in Browse mode, you need to display them as ordinary fields.
With a bit of careful field overlaying, and non-printing fields, you could get both on the same layout - one lot visible in Preview mode (and printing) and one lot visible in Browse mode and not priniting.
Paul


Cheers,
Paul J.