record format

[lswdw]

so, i created a symbol and a list of data in the record format and finally to the organize/link text to record.

in the course of linking the text, i realised that the linked text disappeared as soon as i linked it to the record format. So, i went into the record format and edited by adding default text.

but these default text aren't showing. so i deleted the 'hidden' text and re-linked to the record format and again the default text doesn't show.

am i missing something here?

version 11.0.1

operating system - xp home

[Jonathan Pickup]

it's better to add the default text before you link text to record.

The other way to do this is to edit the symbol.

make sure nothing is selected.

edit the contects of the record format on the Object info palette.

next time you place the symbol, the default text should be there....

anyway, I would worry about it as long as when you use the symbol you can edit the text in the Object Info Palette.

[lswdw]

thanks jonathan.

hmm let me see if I can get this in the right sequence.

create an object -save it as a symbol-create a record format-edit symbol - select text in the symbol and link it to the list in the record format.

where i am getting confuse is the text. should the text be a separate entity from the symbol or is it part of the symbol?

[Jonathan Pickup]

it's part of the symbol. create the text at the time that you draw the stuff for the symbol.

[Jonathan Pickup]

I don't suppose that you have my Essential manual do you? i cover this topic in that manual.

[lswdw]

maybe my boss has it if it comes in the package; otherwise, i do not have it personally and it's too much for me to get. thanks,for clarifying that the text is within the symbol. i appreciate that help.