Customized Task form not saving data

[RClauss]

I've created a form based on Task Request.IPM by adding an extra page which
includes checkboxes, optionbuttons, and text boxes. The form seems to work
fine, but once it is reopened, page 2 (the added page) is there but entries
have cleared. I can't get the custom page to print, either.
The default page retains data no problem. Our IT people have not been able
to devote any time to this. i suspect that it could be a permissions issue,
but am at an impasse.
Any suggestions?

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Is every control on page 2 bound to an Outlook property on the Value tab of the control's Properties dialog? If not, then Outlook doesn't know where to store the data.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[RClauss]

Sue, thanks for your help. I had to drag myself up another level on the
learning curve, but the form now retains entries, with a minor exception that
I'll work on.

The form does print, but I get values (0, -1, etc.) instead of the nice
graphics I had on the custom page. Can you suggest a path that will enable me
to print out a page that has a similar look to my custom page? Can I do this
in Outlook, or will this require an export to Access or Excel?

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/customprint.htm for various solutions to the limitation that Outlook forms don't support WYSIWYG printing. The Word template technique is the most flexible and highly recommended.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers