Error msg editing MSDS template

Question

Hi Gurus.
I'm facing troubles to modify a MSDS template. When I try to change a class sequence, I receive many msgs like shown below:
You can not acess environment M here.
Symbol G1013019VA does not have a main repeting group
Symbol G1013019QP does not have a main repeting group
Symbol G1013019SQ does not have a main repeting group
I realy don't know what is going on. Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Repeating Groups are not actually needed in all cases. They do tend to be a good idea. A repeating group allows the formatting to repeat once for each sort sequence of data stored within the property. Everything between the start and end segments of the repeating group will iterate for each instance of data.
If the information is printing correctly, you may not need to address the issue, but it is better to insert the repeating group around the symbol in question. This is best done by a consultant with expertise with WWI, or by taking a WWI training course. And, it is a good idea to use Copy Template to make a backup if you are doing this without prior training.
You can use the Go To function on the error to go to the area of the template with the symbol. Click somewhere in the symbol in the WWI document, then on the icon on the left called "Edit Object From Template" that will take you to that symbol within the tree. You should now see in the upper left the structure of the tree where that symbol is found. If you then click in the tree on the property above that symbol (the folder next up from the field), you can see the repeating group that would be added. You can then in the document highlight the area of the template that should repeat for each sort sequence. Now, with that area highlighted, click over on the left on the "Insert WWI Object in Template" icon. This will add the repeating group around that area.
You then want to check the template, preview with a specification containing data for that area, then save it only if it meets your needs and resolves the error. Repeat for each area in error.
If you just need a few changes to a template, I recommend finding a consultant. They can generally greatly improve your templates in just 1-2 days of time.