Looking to do somewhat simple pages, but they are data driven.
The first is a checkin sheet.
There is a pretty header, to be repeated for each page with a logo and a title.
Then comes the data.
It would be in a 3 column format - listing people's names, then company, then a line to sign. The company could be multiple lines, and the line to sign should line up with the last line of the company. I've tried doing this in tables in MS-Word (well, really someone else did and I then screwed around with it). Used mail/merge to bring in the data. Word invariably creates an extra page after companies wrap to far, but then leaves a bunch of blank space before the next person. OpenOffice spewed chunks when I started trying to use a spreadsheet for the data import.
The data could run 500 people - many pages.
I COULD do this as a real application, in Perl, spitting out PDFs, but I'm trying to setup something for the desktop guy.
I'd prefer an X based linux app if possible, but would accept a cheap/free windows app if necessary.
Note: I'm posting this via the PowerMac from my living room, having just setup wireless in my house for the 1st time. I love the glowing keys as I type in the dark.
Any ideas?