Cross-Reference Test

In chapter 2 below note that cross-reference to footnote 3 in third sentence works fine. But, the cross-reference to footnote 3 in the third sentence of Chapter 3 is incorrect. This bug is very consistent and very repeatable. The two linked files both have restart footnote numbering set in the link properties. However, even if this is not done and the footnotes are allowed to increment throughout the document the error still exists and the cross-reference in chapter 3 is incorrect. I believe this should be considered LOSS OF DATA. as clearly the intent of the author is lost. Furthermore, it is a difficult problem to detect unless specifically looking for and expecting the error. Doesn't this capability seriously impact the abililty to create large technical and research documents? It certainly prevents me from creating the document that I intented.

The only work-around that I have been able to find for this problem is to remove write-protection in the link properties of the linked file in the master document and then use EDIT-FIELD to manually correct those cross-references that are in error. A very tedious process which is error prone and one that requires the linked files be saved with the master document and voids the ability to update all links if the linked documents are edited and updated. Which of cource completely negates the master document concept.