[libreoffice-users] Re: How to.. sort a table in 3 columns

On 10/16/2015 4:13 PM, Gary Dale wrote:
> On 16/10/15 04:02 PM, william drescher wrote:
> > I have a list that has two fields: aisle and item.  I need to
> > maintain the list sorted by item, but print a pick list by
> > aisle.  This would be simple except, when I print the list for
> > marking I need to print it in item order, in 3 columns.  When I
> > print the pick list I again need to print it in 3 columns,
> > sorted by item,
> >
> > Right now I am sorting the list by aisle and manually cutting
> > and pasting it into 3 columns.  I currently have the data in a
> > spreadsheet.
> >
> > I tried using frames set for 3 columns, but when past the
> > sorted list into the frames it does not spill over onto the 2nd
> > and 3rd columns.
> >
> > I would appreciate suggestions.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > bill
> 1) Create a custom Writer document with the fields you want printed.
> 2) attach the spreadsheet to Base. Create a query that meets your
> sort/selection requirements.
> 3) print the document as a form letter.

I have never used the form letter generator.  Will it allow 1..n 
rows?

bill


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