print different number of labels per record

[flyf]

I would like to have a field in my database where I can just enter the number of labels I would like printed out for that record. that way I could hit 1 button and it would print out all my records at once but only the number I want per recrod.

I tried to write a script for it but I'm not sure how to do that since the number of copies is determined on the print setup page which can't be changed via filemaker scripts.

I hope that is clear.

Thanks very much for your help!

[comment]

See if this helps:

http://fmforums.com/forum/showpost.php?post/203220/

[flyf]

I implemented it this morning and it works perfectly. I've never used the extend fn before so thanks for teaching me a new technique!

[flyf]

Do you know if it is possible to modify the script so it won't print out 1 blank label each time I run it?

Thanks very much.

[comment]

Place 0 or nothing in the gSkipLabels field.

[flyf]

Perfect! Thanks again.

[mleiser]

I know this message and routine were here in 2004, however, is there someone that has the time to go through each line of the script and explain it to me in English. It works and it's great but I cannot figure out what each line does to make it work. Thanks.

Mike

[comment]

The script is commented. Pay special attention to the repeating calculation field in the data table, and to the import step - it splits the repetitions into individual records in the labels table.

[mleiser]

I'll look again but I don't see any comments.