Blocks

You must define blocks for floating data. For example, an article list contains recurring data – the number of lines depends on the number of articles. All text segments below line 1 in this list are floating.

A block can contain any number of fields. A block cannot contain sub-blocks.

Example 7

Block defined for Total amount

The shaded areas within the block indicate the fields.

 

Block patterns

You must specify at least one pattern for the block. See Patterns.

Block order

You must specify how to order the blocks. See Message properties.

To insert a block

1	Select the frame where you want to have the block, and select Insert > New Block. A new block is added to the top of the frame.

2	Move the block (drag the double-arrow) to the appropriate position within the frame.

3	Stretch the block (drag the bottom arrow-head) so that it spans over all lines you want to include in the block.

To configure a block

1	Select the block you want to configure. The block properties are displayed in the Properties view.

2	Edit the properties. See Block properties.