merge letters created with FileMaker Pro

[gyoung]

I am really new at this; I bought Using FileMaker 7, but I can't find the answer. We have a database of clients, and I want to write letters within FileMaker, then save the merged letter to the client's layout in a container field. I can set up the form letter and the container field just fine, but how do I save the individual letter? I've Googled,and everything I've found relates to ancient FileMaker versions. Many thanks.

[transpower]

Print the merge letter to disk as a PDF; import the PDF to the container field.

[DykstrL]

On the letter layout (assuming it is only a 1 page letter) go to Preview Mode, copy [Ctrl+C], go to Browse Mode, go to a layout with the container field, click into the field and paste [Ctrl+V].

The above is how to do it manually. Below is a script example. FM7 language might be a little different:

Enter Browse Mode

Go to Layout [ Letter_Layout ]

Print Setup [ Restore setup options, No dialog ]

Show All Records

Omit Record

Show Omitted

Enter Preview Mode

Copy [ ]

Enter Browse Mode

Go to Layout [ Container_Layout ]

Paste [ Container_Field ] [ ]

[transpower]

I like your method, DykstrL.

[gyoung]

I like both methods. You two are fantastic help, for which I thank you very much!