[Scribus] Massive HeadAche

[Christoph Schäfer]

Hi Joel,

welcome aboard!

Am Montag, 20. Februar 2006 01:50 schrieb Joel:
> Like a person that doesnt ask for directions until he is so lost....
>
>
> I am trying to work within Scribus with Tables,
>
> My company publishes a 4 page flyer with almost 350 line items in it,
>
> Life would be grand if i could import my items from Excell or Math, into a
> table set up to show, a part number, a MFG, a short description and a
> Price.
>
> Right now it looks like i will be placing a text box for each field i need
> as the Tables in Scribus seem to be linked text boxes.

That's true, but you can convert each table item to a picture frame (not that 
this info would help you any further ;) )

>
> A step and repeat command for Windows versions of Scribus would be grand
> too!

For complex tables in Scribus, please have a look here:

http://docs.scribus.net/index.php?lang=en&page=importhints3

and here:

http://wiki.scribus.net/index.php/Complex_tables_in_Scribus_1.2x

You need OpenOffice.org or StarOffice to achieve your goals.

>
> My printer Scotsman Press in Syracuse NY, accepts 300dpi print ready PDF's,
> I will be glad to post results or even mail anybody intrested a printed
> catalog.
>
> BTW.. I sell Ink, Toner and Media....
>
> Thanks in advance and Happy whats left of Sunday.
>
> Joel

HTH,

Christoph