Multi-column layout in CR XI

Post Author: rjoubert
CA Forum: Crystal Reports
I posed this question before, but never received any replies. So here I go again...I have a report in CR XI Developer edition. In the section expert, I check the "Format with Multiple Columns" checkbox and select the "Across then Down" option for Printing Direction (on the Layout tab). Yet, when I run the report, it ALWAYS displays Down then Across. Is there a setting I am missing, or is this a bug in CR XI?

Post Author: rjoubert
CA Forum: Crystal Reports
Please disregard...I believe I have this figured out now.

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      undefind_error       = 7
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