Re: [tdf-discuss] Suppression of Blank Lines in Addresses in Labels and Envelopes from Data Base

Earlier this month I posted a request for the suppression of blank lines 
when using address fields extracted from  Database be included in an 
early update to LO.

I regard this problem as one that may stop some organisations from 
adopting LO as their office system.

As there has been no response, can I ask if I have put my request into 
the wrong forum or are there too many other organisational problems 
being addressed presently?

Alan



On 04/02/2011 11:37, Alan Reeve wrote:
> I run two small databases on my LO system from which I print form 
> letters.  Many people in Europe frequently need three address lines in 
> addition to the City (Town) line.  Also, some users may have an 
> optional field for job designation.
>
> When you want to print labels or envelopes from your database which 
> includes blank fields, it is necessary to add Hidden Paragraph or Line 
> suppression codes, the work around involves using EQ "" to stop the 
> "printing" of the empty (blank field)  line(s) and this has to be set 
> up before you can print.
>
> Could a check box to suppress blank lines when printing from databases 
> be added into the pop-up Mail Merge box?  This should be included into 
> a LO up-date as soon as possible.  This addition would make LO much 
> more usable to anybody using its integrated facilities and it would 
> also help those users who are not so confident with "tricks of the 
> trade".
>
> Does anyone agree with this or is there another way to solve this 
> problem?
>
> Alan


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