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Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

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    #1

    Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

    Hi

    Is it possible to have a lookup in A4v7 that will read a table in A5v7.
    Any comments appreciated.
    Barry
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    Re: Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

    Barry,

    Since A4 and A5 both read the data table (the x.dbf) with no trouble, the answer is yes. I just did it - took about 30 seconds - and it works fine, although I fail to see why you would want to do that. Mixing data between A4 & A5 is potentially asking for trouble.

    Dave
    Dave Jampole
    www.customalpha.com

    Women and cats will do whatever they want. The sooner men and dogs realize that, the happier they will be.

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      #3
      Re: Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

      Hi Dave,

      Thanks for the reply. I don't want to mix any data, these are two seperate
      Apps. It's merely a Lookup, and I want to use the DOS Application for Label
      printing purposes which I have found to be very reliable n the past. Using
      all the A5 versions for label printing is not as good from a label creeping down
      the page point of view.

      I have searched the forums for Label printing problems and I find it's an issue
      that has never been really resolved using Windows, I can get away with printing a few labels but when hundreds are printed daily the problems start, I
      am using Avery 5/16 X 3.5 Inches 2 across and have tried every which way
      including fine tuning gutter widths and margins to no avail also tried using a
      Report format which gave me the best results but still not ideal.

      If I post a question in the A5v7 forum I'm pretty sure I will be directed to
      search for threads as it's been coverd so many times in the past. Hope this
      explains.

      Barry

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        Re: Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

        Barry,

        Now I understand why you're doing what you are doing. Actually, that is quite an innovative work-around.
        Originally posted by Barry View Post
        If I post a question in the A5v7 forum I'm pretty sure I will be directed to search for threads as it's been coverd so many times in the past.
        This suggestion comes up so many times because many people just post a question without realizing/caring/knowing it has been asked and answered many times. People think that if the response is not preceded with their name, the solution isn't relevant to their specific problem. There is also a side benefit, in that it (hopefully) makes people aware of the vast knowledge pool that resides in the FAQs.

        Dave
        Dave Jampole
        www.customalpha.com

        Women and cats will do whatever they want. The sooner men and dogs realize that, the happier they will be.

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          #5
          Re: Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

          Hi Dave,

          Thanks for your reply, the only problem I have is that A4 asks for an index.
          Any ideas?
          Barry

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            #6
            Re: Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

            Barry,

            When I tested it the other day, I used the default index of record number and that worked fine to test what you asked. I suppose you could create an equivalent index in both the A4 and A5 tables that met your needs.

            Dave
            Dave Jampole
            www.customalpha.com

            Women and cats will do whatever they want. The sooner men and dogs realize that, the happier they will be.

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              Re: Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

              Dave,

              Excellent idea, I don't have time this evening (UK time) but will try it
              tomorrow.

              Thanks
              Barry

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                Re: Will A4v7 read an A5v7 Table

                If you have A4 and A5 duplicate indexes you will have to update both to keep them synchronized. Easy in A4, just do an iua before printing the A4 label. (I don't do much in A4 anymore, but the letters are embedded in my brain).

                Russ

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