Conditionaly calling a page in adobe print form

Hi All,
I have a requirement where I need to conditionally print body pages.
In some scenario, i need to print say first body page, in some others second body page
and also both body page in a scenario.
I have two body pages. I tried hiding the pages conditionally using .presence = "invisible"
at page level. Data gets hidden, but I am getting blank pages .
Can you please provide your suggestions how to go ahead with the requirement.
Edited by: adam saikia on Dec 23, 2011 9:53 AM

Hi All,
The problem is solved..sorry for posting the same.
I tried using presence = 'hidden' and it worked

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