If using MS Word 2003 or higher versions, please ensure that the setting under options – security – store random number to improve merge accuracy is not activated (the setting may be activated by default).
This should be done before the undertaking any changes in the layout. Any problems in this context are not related to the functioning of SIHOT, but are related to the MS Word set-up.
Figure 66: MS Word Setting in Windows 2003
In addtion, do not apply smart tags (Extras – Options – Auto Corrections).
Figure 67: Deactivate smart tags
Problems with links may arise because of local MS Word settings: having defined a link, it may disappear and cannot be retrieved anymore. Instead of pointing to u:\\logo.bmp the link shows as ..\\..\\... To resolve this, open the edit field-dialog in MS Word and edit the path under field codes accordingly.
More information is available on the internet or the MS Word Help-file.