How can I make a layout with 2 pages instead of 1?

[phil goodwin]

Hi there -- I'm a real beginner with FM, so please excuse the very basic question. I couldn't find a post about layouts with 2 pages.

I have a layout which groups all my fields in an A4 size for printing, but I now need to add an extra page. (I'm making a database of video tapes and need a whole page for shot list details instead os sqeezing them into a small box).

I can't work out how to do it -- sorry.

Thanks for any help.

Phil

[filemakerman]

Just go in the layout mode and click and drag the body down until you see the next page break. Move the body back up just above the page break or you'll print a blank page.

[phil goodwin]

thanks very much. somehow I knew it would be that easy -- you da (filemaker)man.

[James Steele]

Better definition of the answer.

Create a new layout (this will be your print report)

Have that layout point to the portal data.

in the report you have at least 2 sections

Header: Have the fields that you wish to show from the general data placed here (ie company, address, terms, and Invoice #). I also sometimes place the portal field descriptions here to save space in the body.

Body" Place all the portal data lines here. The make this as short as possible.

When you print this report do a search on the invoice number and only the records that pertain to that invoice will print. If it is two pages then the second page will repeat the header information and continue with the portal information.

I hope that this help

James