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Outlook Inbox inside the SalesLogix Client
Posted: 28 Nov 06 6:50 PM
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fiogf49gjkf0d I have a client that would like to have a button on their NavBar that would open inside the SLX client their Outlook Inbox, and allow them to view all the email folders etc, and to create emails etc from within that window.
Anyone know if this is possible, or exists? For SalesLogix 6.2.2 (probably going to 7.? in the new year) |
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Re: Outlook Inbox inside the SalesLogix Client
Posted: 29 Nov 06 6:23 AM
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fiogf49gjkf0d This sounds like you want to do the same functionality as the Calendar icon in the toolbar. But instead of bringing up the Outlook calendar you want the Outlook InBox to be brought up. I was trying to find out how they bring up the Outlook Calendar but wasn't finding anything about it in Architech. If you can find the code that brings up the Outlook Calendar I think you'll be well on your way to bringing up the the Inbox instead.
As for your user's request. I think once they have the Inbox open (just like the calendar opens from SLX) they'll have all that they are asking for. I don't see any need for programming anything beyond a botton that calls the Outlook Inbox to the foreground, IMHO.
John G. |
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Re: Outlook Inbox inside the SalesLogix Client
Posted: 29 Nov 06 8:48 AM
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fiogf49gjkf0d SLX Support Online has a DEMO Outlook Activex to get you started. This allows you to send/recieve/view inbox/calendar/tasks/Contacts/sent/etc.
I think this is what you are asking for.
It is unders examples v6
DEMO Outlook ActiveX.SXB
Outlook View Bundle — A demonstration bundle has been included which uses the Microsoft Outlook View ActiveX control. This example requires Outlook 2002 to be installed. It presents Outlook in a SalesLogix tab, complete with ability to see the Inbox and send/receive messages. |
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Re: Outlook Inbox inside the SalesLogix Client
Posted: 03 Dec 06 10:02 AM
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fiogf49gjkf0d The "demo" is really a "toy" and not to be used for real work. It has been around since "beta" 6.0 days... It's a bit of a dangerous thing and needs a LOT of code added to it to make it work "correctly".
You need to have a VERY extensive knowledge of teh Outlooj "object" (and the exchange environment) to do it right. Remotes could be very problematic.
It will NOT work where you have mixed Outlook clients.
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Re: Outlook Inbox inside the SalesLogix Client
Posted: 04 Dec 06 8:30 AM
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fiogf49gjkf0d That's good to know. I installed the bundle and looked at it briefly but have never had the need to use it in production. I just thought it would be a good starting point for Antony and if the client is willing then customizing it could generate some revenue.  |
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Re: Outlook Inbox inside the SalesLogix Client
Posted: 07 Dec 06 7:20 AM
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fiogf49gjkf0d Yep.. It IS a good starting point to build an "Outlook App" into SalesLogix. However, unless functional requirements are clearly defined and limits understood, it could lead to a bit of a mess.
Does demo nice though 
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rjl |
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