Form Implementation?

[tpmax]

I am experimenting with forms for the first time. I would like to create a
new form with a custom drop-down field.

I created a new mail and post items folder for my excercise. I then designed
a new form based on the Message form, saved and published it (in the new
folder). I then went to the folder properties to set the new form as the
default on the general tab. Unfortunately, when I try to select my custom
form from the "When posting to this folder, use:" drop-down menu I receive a
"You cannot create an item of this type in this folder" error message.

What am I doing wrong??

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You're assuming that a message form can be posted in a folder. It can't. It's meant to be sent and, therefore, can never be the default for a folder. Custom message forms are usually a bad idea in general, unless they're destined for use only within your own organization where everyone uses Outlook.

I'd suggest that you experiment with maybe the contact form instead of a message form.

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

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

 

[tpmax]

The purpose is, in fact, trying to figure out if a message form would be
appropriate for streamlining internal communications. Everyone in my
organization uses Outlook on an Exchange server. What is the best way to
accomplish this?

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Publish the form to the Organizational Forms library on your Exchange server. Consult your Exchange administrator to see if you need permissions added to allow you to do that.

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

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