Good Call Log Concept?

[BJ]

I need to have a call log of all phone calls, and I want to link both Outlook
Contacts and Calendar events, but I don't need it for every call record. I'm
not sure which way to go - create database and forms in Access and link, or
work within Outlook. Can a combination of task and calendar items work?

Thanks!
BJ

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

When you post any programming questions you generally need to post the
Outlook version.

Take a look at journal items. They have a type for phone calls and a timer
to time events and activities. You can link to contacts in the Contacts box
(Links collection) and you can add an item such as an appointment to a
journal item.

 

[BJ]

Yes, thanks - we use 2003, 2007 versions.
Journal may be a good fit - thanks!

 

[BJ]

Another question for you on this subject -
How would I best design a form combining Journal, Calendar, and Contact
properties? I think this would answer my needs, if there is an option to add
new calendar and contact info.

Thanks.

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

The answer is you don't.

Each type is a different form and MessageClass based on a different MAPI
type: IPM.Note (mail), IPM.Contact, IPM.Appointment, etc. Each type can only
host related properties. So if you expect to add appointment properties to a
journal or contact item forget it.

You can add text fields to a form where the data isn't native, but other
types of fields may or may not work.

I would do 2 things. First, review the forms information at
www.outlookcode.com to get the basics of form design and review the forms
material in Sue's book. Second. post forms design questions in the
appropriate group, in this case microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms.

 

[BJ]

Thanks much, Ken!
I appreciate your guidance.