Quote:Thanks for the information Alec. What you said is I can not just use the layout element name as it is in the sub form.
I will need to create new elements in the main form and then retrieve the data from the Sub form elements into the main form elements to use wordmerge.
Have you or anyone ever heard of the error Word was unable to open data source at step 6 of page 275 of guide?
All is as written but no matter what data source I select I receive that error. Sesame is sending the right data to the merge file. I am not able to get from that file into the word document.
You don't need to add Layout Elements to your main form. You can use variables to pick up values from the subform and export those using wordmerge.
Any number of glitches could cause the problem you talk of. My suggestions:
* Use the latest Wordmerge Mk V. It has extra error-checking so you can see if things are in the right place rather than just have it not work.
* Use a simple location for your files. I use C:\Sesame\WordMrg\.
(nb not "Wordmerge".
* Have a simple export initially - just a couple of fields.
* Use LE names, not field names, for your LE list. Typos in LE names are a common problem. Ensure LE names don't include invalid characters or words, like "Date Issued".
* Put some WriteLn calls in your programming to check the status of things as they move on.
* If all else fails, contact support@lantica.com. The guys there will be pleased to help you.