exporting entourage groups

[dtdmsd]

I'm attempting to export a subset of my contacts that are categorized
under a christmas group list. Entourage won't let me export just
those contacts, and when I export to .txt, the groups aren't exported.

Any thoughts? I've seen some entries talking about applescripts, but
I'm not comfortable getting into that without some further
information. Relatively new to MAC so I'm not very advanced in my
capabilities.

 

[Diane Ross]

I'm attempting to export a subset of my contacts that are categorized
under a christmas group list. Entourage won't let me export just
those contacts, and when I export to .txt, the groups aren't exported.

There is a way, just not a direct way.

Import Export Contacts
<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/import_export/contacts.html#group>

Script options:
See scripts 6,7,8.

Custom Scripts

Any thoughts? I've seen some entries talking about applescripts, but
I'm not comfortable getting into that without some further
information. Relatively new to MAC so I'm not very advanced in my
capabilities.

Writing and using scripts are two separate animals. Don't be afraid to use
scripts. They will greatly enhance your use and management of Entourage.I
did a series of articles on using AppleScripts with Entourage for newbies. I
didn't discuss (yet) how to copy scripts. Basically you copy and paste into
the Script Editor. Click on the Compile button to be sure the formatting is
correct, then save. Entourage scripts go into the Script Menu Items folder
inside the Microsoft User Data folder in Documents.

Using AppleScripts with Entourage Part 1

<http://blog.entourage.mvps.org/2008/07/using_applescripts_with_entourage.ht
ml>

Favorite Scripts to use with Entourage Part 2

<http://blog.entourage.mvps.org/2008/07/favorite_scripts.html>

Assign a category with a keyboard shortcut Part 3

<http://blog.entourage.mvps.org/2008/08/assign_a_category_with_a_keyboard_sh
ort.html>

Create a TinyURL-no more broken links Part 4

<http://blog.entourage.mvps.org/2008/09/create_a_tinyurl.html>

Ask questions if you run into trouble.