Printing list or portal?

[aesart]

Trying to figure out:

I have a database with 4 files. Two are information files that are accessed for two or three fields; one is a line items file and the last is the one that ties them all together (invoicing).

My question is, where to design the print layout? If I create it in the last file, it has to be a portal of the line items, but I haven't been able to figure out how to get it to print over multiple pages. When it comes time to print an invoice, how is it done?

Also, is there a way to make the first page in one layout (like with logo and mailing window layout) and make the rest of the pages just of the line items info?

[Dr. Evil]

You need to print from the "end" file, this is correct.

Printing with portals is wrong. They are not designed for printing.

You will create a layout in your line items table and use the "list view" and enter preview mode to see your summary totals and such.

I have attached a model file for your review. It will show you a simple technique for printing from Parent to Child.

If you have any questions, just reply to this tread, I will try to accommodate.

GOOD LUCK, hope this helps.

[aesart]

That was just what I needed... Thanks!

I had created a basic table layout for the line items file and it just didn't hit to make a print layout there (the 70's were rough on me...)