What sub or function triggered when message opens?

[Gene]

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to execute a VBScript commands when you open or read e-mail
from Inbox (Outlook)? I've tried to use the Function Item_Read() and
Function Item_Open() but it doesn't work.

Thanks.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Item_Open fires when the item is opened in its own window. Did you publish your form? Code doesn't run on unpublished forms.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

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

 

[Gene]

Hi,

Yes, I did published the form in Personal Forms Library. Is there any way
to execute a code similar function with "Request a read receipt for this
message"? When you open your mail from Inbox, it fires a code asking for
action for instance.

Thanks.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Sure. In your scenario, this code asks if you want to request a read receipt when you create a new message :

Function Item_Open()
If Item.Size = 0 Then
strMsg = "Do you want to ask for a read receipt?"
res = MsgBox(strMsg, vbQuestion + vbYesNo, "Request Read Receipt?"
Item.ReadReceiptRequested = (res = vbYes)
End If
End Function

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

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