OLE refering to current document

[Faire]

Hello, I am using a Word form to fill in information collected on the first page into following pages. I have used the OLE objects to do that (copy form component, insert as a link), however the OLE links refer to the original document while I would like it to refer to the currently opened document (which would allow me to use several forms at once). Is it possible to do that? I know there are more ways to skin the cat (scripting, XML component) but cope-special paste is probably the only option I have now.

[Stefan Blom]

Fields or content controls are usually easier if you want to reuse information. See http://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/repeating_data.html.

[Faire]

Hello, I am using content control text fields (I hope that is the propper term, I am using a different language variation). My issue is that OLE links are absolute - linking to the original document, while I need them to link to the actual document.

[Stefan Blom]

Sorry, I don't understand why you need OLE links. Could you elaborate on that?

[Faire]

Sure! The first page is used to collect the data (identification of subjects, dates...). Rest of the pages are documents that are using these data. So I put the name in a text area in the first page and it is automatically filled-in on the rest of the pages. Each data is used multiple times.

I am sorry for my English

[Stefan Blom]

How are you creating these OLE links? I tested using Paste Special and noticed no difficulties with content from within the file.

However, as I already said, I think you will find http://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/repeating_data.html more useful...

[Faire]

That was one of the first webpages I have checked I wish I could just paste a screenshot, but it's all in Czech. So, the automatic filling works just fine. My problem is that the source for each OLE is absolute - linked to the original document. I am using the original document as a template - I fill it in and then save it as a different file. However all the OLE links in the new document are still pointing to the original document - which means they will not update based on changes in the new document, but only when the original document is changed.

I would need the OLE links to be relative - always pointing to the document that is being used right now (that is the new one, not the original one) - then I will be able to update form fields (content controls) at wish in every new copy I will create.

Is it a bit clearer?

[Stefan Blom]

OK, I see what you mean, but I'm afraid I don't have a useful suggestion... :-(

[Faire]

That's ok, thanks for you time and energy!