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Inspiring
February 21, 2023
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Cross references are not working correctly

  • February 21, 2023
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Hi,

This is something I haven't come across before. I am trying to update a bulletted list to add a cross reference and page number. 

I have a list of three bulleted items that are flagged as Bullet Main. When I select an item and click Cross-Reference, the dialog opens and displays the same content as what's listed. When I click an item in that page and click Replace, the item is replaced incorrectly with the chapter number and name that this content belongs to.  I have tried to replace each item in the bulleted list and each shows the same incorrect file. 

The three screenshots (numbered in sequence) added, show the evolution of this problem. Can anyone explain why this is happening and how I can fix it? 

 

Thank you.

Elizabeth 

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    Correct answer frameexpert

    Yes, but the Heading and Page format has <$chaptertitlename> as the building block. This is what is causing the issue. Edit the Heading and Page Cross-Reference format and change the building block to <$paratext>.

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    Jeff_Coatsworth
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 21, 2023

    I've not seen that happen - what happens if you delete the xref first in the list & then place the new one there? (instead of replacing)

    Bob_Niland
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 21, 2023

    What's being selected (or defaulted) for /Cross-Reference\
    Reference: Format: [ {format name} ]
    when this happens?

    Inspiring
    February 21, 2023

    The format is Heading and Page.

     

    frameexpert
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    frameexpertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 21, 2023

    Yes, but the Heading and Page format has <$chaptertitlename> as the building block. This is what is causing the issue. Edit the Heading and Page Cross-Reference format and change the building block to <$paratext>.

    frameexpert
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 21, 2023

    Can you meet via a web meeting. I can probably solve it quickly by looking at it. Then you can post the solution to the list. rick@frameexpert.com

    Inspiring
    February 21, 2023

    Sorry, I'm at work and am restricted in online meetings.

    Elizabeth 

    frameexpert
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 21, 2023

    No problem. I suspect it is a problem with your Cross-Reference Format, which has this building block:

    <$chaptertitlename>

    I suspect that you want to use (or make) a Cross-Reference format with this building block:

    <$paratext>