Importing Tasks

[Rainstorms21]

Hi,
I'm trying to create Outlook tasks objects but can't find any info on the
microsoft knowledge base.
I did find 2 articles explaining how to create vcards and vcalendar files
and the syntax of the file. Can someone point me to an equivalent page for
Tasks?

Thanks,
R

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Outlook does not support the VTODO type of iCalendar item, which represents
tasks. In what context are you trying to create tasks?

 

[Rainstorms21]

We have an inhouse program that allows people to create appointments by
entering it on a web form, it'll create vcalendar for them using the
instructions I found on the msdn site. Now, I'm asked to do the same for
tasks.

What does VTODO stand for?
Thank you.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

VTODO is a type of iCalendar item, representing a task, just as a VEVENT
represents an appointment.

Your web form could need to either use client Outlook object model
automation code, in an Exchange 2000/2003, use WebDAV to create items
directly on the server.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Rainstorms21]

Thanks Sue.
I've never used the Outlook object model automation code before, do you have
a link to the object model reference?

Thanks,
R

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/outtech.htm

-or-

Check the object browser: Press ALt+F11 to open the VBA environment in
Outlook, then press F2. Switch from <All Libraries> to Outlook to browse all
Outlook objects and their properties, methods, and events. Select any object
or member, then press F1 to see its Help topic.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Rainstorms21]

Thanks for all your help!

See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/outtech.htm

-or-

Check the object browser: Press ALt+F11 to open the VBA environment in
Outlook, then press F2. Switch from <All Libraries> to Outlook to browse all
Outlook objects and their properties, methods, and events. Select any object
or member, then press F1 to see its Help topic.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers