Heading on 2-Column page for pdf output

[Rob Davis]

Hi
We need to create a library of many simple 2/4-page technical sheets. Typically, these will have a 2-column layout holding all content. The front page needs a full-width heading, but all subsequent pages will simply use the 2-column layout.
Question - How can set the Print Manual Designer.pdf template/skin template file to get a full-width heading on just the first 2-column content page?
I thought of using the 'Cover page' layout for the first page, but then I dont know how to put regular content, in a two-column layout, on that page.
(Perhaps I am being dense, but I cant figure out a soution!)
Thanks
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[Tim Green]

Hi Rob,

This isn't possible, I'm afraid. It's a limitation of how the multi-column layout works in Manual Designer. It is always for the entire page and everything on it.

[Rob Davis]

OK - thanks, I understand.
Is there any way that I can populate the Heading with different content (possibly topics or text variables) for different pages (like the Word facility of 'different first page'?)
This wouldn't solve the problem completely, but it would help a lot!
Regards

[Tim Green]

Hi Rob,

Is there any way that I can populate the Heading with different content (possibly topics or text variables) for different pages (like the Word facility of 'different first page'?)

No, unfortunately not. There is no way to change the values of variables based on the page. For the moment, this is an insoluble problem. You might want to post a suggestion/feature request in the Wish List section, which is monitored by our developers.