Programatically changing options

[snibril]

Hi,
Is it possible to read/write the options in Outlook that can be seen in
Tools->Options? I'm specifically interested in the Calendar options. I'm
using VS.NET 2005 and Outlook 2003. If it's not possible in Outlook 2003,
how about 2007?

Thanks!

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Which options specifically? Some are stored in the registry, but you can't force Outlook to read any changes. Others are stored as hidden items or fields in Outlook folders.

 

[snibril]

Hi,
Tools->Options->Calendar Options
Advanced Options section
I want to be able to set/get "Enable alternate calendar" and the associated
combi boxes next to that option.
Thanks!

 

[snibril]

I think I've found the right keys, but please can you confirm them for me:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Calendar
Show BothCal - set to 1
Alter Calendar Lang and Alter Calendar Type - set to appropriate values

Correct?

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Yes, those look right. But again, any changes you make while Outlook is running may or may not take effect until the next Outlook session starts.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54