Button to word

[Simon]

I would like to add a button on aform that will load up a word
template so i can write a letter or then use mail merge.

thanks

 

[Albert D. Kallal]

I have a working sample for ms-access.

you can give it a try here:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/AlbertKallal/msaccess/msaccess.html

 

[Simon]

Thanksfor your help

i can only add a word template that is stored in words default folder.
how do i get it to find templates in other folders on my Pc

thanks

simon

 

[Albert D. Kallal]

Thanksfor your help

i can only add a word template that is stored in words default folder.
how do i get it to find templates in other folders on my Pc

Well, the whole idea in that example is to remove the torturous process of
forcing a user to start looking on the hard drive for a document. And, if
you wish, you can certainly move some of your templates to that word folder.

Further, you can create different folders for different forms, and again
this eliminates the need for your users to start a big Easter egg hunt on
the drive for a document. I mean, once uses start being able to browse
around on the drive, and look for templates, then they likely have the
skills to do a word merge using the wizards inside of word anyway....

however, you could certainly modify that code, or build prompt box that lets
you select a document.

You can by-pass that form that "prompts" the user for a template that could
be anywhere on your hard drive.

The use of mergenoPrompts is explained here:
http://www.members.shaw.ca/AlbertKallal/wordmerge/page2.html

I been real busy of late, and that example of mine needs some work. I will
eventually add a "form" that lets users browse to a word document of their
choice in place of that listbox selection.....been too busy of late to get
around to this...