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      6th Apr 2005
I have created a Form in outlook, based on the Message template. When I
publish it,it goes to my personal folder (which is fine) but it keeps getting
<<HIDDEN>> so I am unable to retrieve it to send out. Also, If i send it out
as an attachment, the person I'm sending it to fills it out, clicks send, but
it doesnt go anywhere. Obviously, I have the "TO" properties wrong. PLEASE
HELP
 
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Sounds like you checked the box on the (Properties) page of the form for "Use this form only for replies."

Did you actually publish it with To information in it?

If you want to send a form as an attachment, I find it's easier to save it as an .oft file.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx


"Angelo D" <Angelo (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:E53D2003-3945-44AE-BB42-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have created a Form in outlook, based on the Message template. When I
> publish it,it goes to my personal folder (which is fine) but it keeps getting
> <<HIDDEN>> so I am unable to retrieve it to send out. Also, If i send it out
> as an attachment, the person I'm sending it to fills it out, clicks send, but
> it doesnt go anywhere. Obviously, I have the "TO" properties wrong. PLEASE
> HELP

 
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      6th Apr 2005
Sue: Thanks for your prompt response.

I put my email address in the "TO" information. In the properties dialog
box i entered To in CHOOSE FIELD, Type RECIPIENT, Initial Value i checked
"Set the initial value of this field to: "Angelo_D'(E-Mail Removed)" --
do i then select Calculate this formula when i compose OR Calculate this
formula automatically?

Please advise

"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> Sounds like you checked the box on the (Properties) page of the form for "Use this form only for replies."
>
> Did you actually publish it with To information in it?
>
> If you want to send a form as an attachment, I find it's easier to save it as an .oft file.
>
> --
> Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> Author of
> Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
> Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
> http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx
>
>
> "Angelo D" <Angelo (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:E53D2003-3945-44AE-BB42-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have created a Form in outlook, based on the Message template. When I
> > publish it,it goes to my personal folder (which is fine) but it keeps getting
> > <<HIDDEN>> so I am unable to retrieve it to send out. Also, If i send it out
> > as an attachment, the person I'm sending it to fills it out, clicks send, but
> > it doesnt go anywhere. Obviously, I have the "TO" properties wrong. PLEASE
> > HELP

>

 
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I would advise against setting the recipient with an initial value. Instead, run the form, type or select the recipient as you normally would for a message, click Check Names to resolve it, then publish or, preferably, save the form for sending as an attachment.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx


"Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:B7AFBC9D-1881-424A-82F8-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Sue: Thanks for your prompt response.
>
> I put my email address in the "TO" information. In the properties dialog
> box i entered To in CHOOSE FIELD, Type RECIPIENT, Initial Value i checked
> "Set the initial value of this field to: "Angelo_D'(E-Mail Removed)" --
> do i then select Calculate this formula when i compose OR Calculate this
> formula automatically?
>
> Please advise
>
> "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> Sounds like you checked the box on the (Properties) page of the form for "Use this form only for replies."
>>
>> Did you actually publish it with To information in it?
>>
>> If you want to send a form as an attachment, I find it's easier to save it as an .oft file.


>>
>> "Angelo D" <Angelo (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:E53D2003-3945-44AE-BB42-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I have created a Form in outlook, based on the Message template. When I
>> > publish it,it goes to my personal folder (which is fine) but it keeps getting
>> > <<HIDDEN>> so I am unable to retrieve it to send out. Also, If i send it out
>> > as an attachment, the person I'm sending it to fills it out, clicks send, but
>> > it doesnt go anywhere. Obviously, I have the "TO" properties wrong. PLEASE
>> > HELP

>>

 
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      6th Apr 2005
Sue:

Thank you again... Now, I have done what you suggested, I am saving it as an
attachment, however when I get the form back, only the dates that are being
filled in are coming back through AND when i try to print, i don't get the
form, but the email that it was sent with....

I don't suppose there is a way I can email the form to you so you can see
what it is I'm doing?

"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> I would advise against setting the recipient with an initial value. Instead, run the form, type or select the recipient as you normally would for a message, click Check Names to resolve it, then publish or, preferably, save the form for sending as an attachment.
>
> --
> Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> Author of
> Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
> Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
> http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx
>
>
> "Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:B7AFBC9D-1881-424A-82F8-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Sue: Thanks for your prompt response.
> >
> > I put my email address in the "TO" information. In the properties dialog
> > box i entered To in CHOOSE FIELD, Type RECIPIENT, Initial Value i checked
> > "Set the initial value of this field to: "Angelo_D'(E-Mail Removed)" --
> > do i then select Calculate this formula when i compose OR Calculate this
> > formula automatically?
> >
> > Please advise
> >
> > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >
> >> Sounds like you checked the box on the (Properties) page of the form for "Use this form only for replies."
> >>
> >> Did you actually publish it with To information in it?
> >>
> >> If you want to send a form as an attachment, I find it's easier to save it as an .oft file.

>
> >>
> >> "Angelo D" <Angelo (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:E53D2003-3945-44AE-BB42-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >I have created a Form in outlook, based on the Message template. When I
> >> > publish it,it goes to my personal folder (which is fine) but it keeps getting
> >> > <<HIDDEN>> so I am unable to retrieve it to send out. Also, If i send it out
> >> > as an attachment, the person I'm sending it to fills it out, clicks send, but
> >> > it doesnt go anywhere. Obviously, I have the "TO" properties wrong. PLEASE
> >> > HELP
> >>

>

 
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      6th Apr 2005
These should be part of your checklist before you save the form as an ..oft file:

1) Before you run the form, look on the (Properties) page and make sure the "send form definition with item" box is checked.

2) After you run the form but before you save it, double-click the underlined address in the To box. Make sure that the addressee has the "send in Outlook rich text format" option selected.

See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/sendform.htm for other issues related to sending forms.
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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx


"Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:AEB41F5E-C041-48BC-B313-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Sue:
>
> Thank you again... Now, I have done what you suggested, I am saving it as an
> attachment, however when I get the form back, only the dates that are being
> filled in are coming back through AND when i try to print, i don't get the
> form, but the email that it was sent with....
>
> I don't suppose there is a way I can email the form to you so you can see
> what it is I'm doing?
>
> "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> I would advise against setting the recipient with an initial value. Instead, run the form, type or select the recipient as you normally would for a message, click Check Names to resolve it, then publish or, preferably, save the form for sending as an attachment.


>>
>> "Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:B7AFBC9D-1881-424A-82F8-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Sue: Thanks for your prompt response.
>> >
>> > I put my email address in the "TO" information. In the properties dialog
>> > box i entered To in CHOOSE FIELD, Type RECIPIENT, Initial Value i checked
>> > "Set the initial value of this field to: "Angelo_D'(E-Mail Removed)" --
>> > do i then select Calculate this formula when i compose OR Calculate this
>> > formula automatically?
>> >
>> > Please advise
>> >
>> > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Sounds like you checked the box on the (Properties) page of the form for "Use this form only for replies."
>> >>
>> >> Did you actually publish it with To information in it?
>> >>
>> >> If you want to send a form as an attachment, I find it's easier to save it as an .oft file.

>>
>> >>
>> >> "Angelo D" <Angelo (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:E53D2003-3945-44AE-BB42-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >> >I have created a Form in outlook, based on the Message template. When I
>> >> > publish it,it goes to my personal folder (which is fine) but it keeps getting
>> >> > <<HIDDEN>> so I am unable to retrieve it to send out. Also, If i send it out
>> >> > as an attachment, the person I'm sending it to fills it out, clicks send, but
>> >> > it doesnt go anywhere. Obviously, I have the "TO" properties wrong. PLEASE
>> >> > HELP
>> >>

>>

 
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      6th Apr 2005
Sorry, I have one more issue.... With the OptionButton set up...

I have 5 sets of (5 areas) where the recipient needs to choose One option
(not just Yes/No) -- however, when they click on the choices and email it
back to me, they do not save...

Thank you again for all your help, I look forward to receiving your book

"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> These should be part of your checklist before you save the form as an ..oft file:
>
> 1) Before you run the form, look on the (Properties) page and make sure the "send form definition with item" box is checked.
>
> 2) After you run the form but before you save it, double-click the underlined address in the To box. Make sure that the addressee has the "send in Outlook rich text format" option selected.
>
> See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/sendform.htm for other issues related to sending forms.
> --
> Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> Author of
> Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
> Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
> http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx
>
>
> "Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:AEB41F5E-C041-48BC-B313-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Sue:
> >
> > Thank you again... Now, I have done what you suggested, I am saving it as an
> > attachment, however when I get the form back, only the dates that are being
> > filled in are coming back through AND when i try to print, i don't get the
> > form, but the email that it was sent with....
> >
> > I don't suppose there is a way I can email the form to you so you can see
> > what it is I'm doing?
> >
> > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >
> >> I would advise against setting the recipient with an initial value. Instead, run the form, type or select the recipient as you normally would for a message, click Check Names to resolve it, then publish or, preferably, save the form for sending as an attachment.

>
> >>
> >> "Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:B7AFBC9D-1881-424A-82F8-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > Sue: Thanks for your prompt response.
> >> >
> >> > I put my email address in the "TO" information. In the properties dialog
> >> > box i entered To in CHOOSE FIELD, Type RECIPIENT, Initial Value i checked
> >> > "Set the initial value of this field to: "Angelo_D'(E-Mail Removed)" --
> >> > do i then select Calculate this formula when i compose OR Calculate this
> >> > formula automatically?
> >> >
> >> > Please advise
> >> >
> >> > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Sounds like you checked the box on the (Properties) page of the form for "Use this form only for replies."
> >> >>
> >> >> Did you actually publish it with To information in it?
> >> >>
> >> >> If you want to send a form as an attachment, I find it's easier to save it as an .oft file.
> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Angelo D" <Angelo (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:E53D2003-3945-44AE-BB42-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >> >I have created a Form in outlook, based on the Message template. When I
> >> >> > publish it,it goes to my personal folder (which is fine) but it keeps getting
> >> >> > <<HIDDEN>> so I am unable to retrieve it to send out. Also, If i send it out
> >> >> > as an attachment, the person I'm sending it to fills it out, clicks send, but
> >> >> > it doesnt go anywhere. Obviously, I have the "TO" properties wrong. PLEASE
> >> >> > HELP
> >> >>
> >>

>

 
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You need to set up the option buttons so that they are all bound to the same Outlook property but each has a unique value. See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/formcontrols.htm

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Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx


"Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:29C7D5B2-7930-47DB-BF30-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Sorry, I have one more issue.... With the OptionButton set up...
>
> I have 5 sets of (5 areas) where the recipient needs to choose One option
> (not just Yes/No) -- however, when they click on the choices and email it
> back to me, they do not save...


 
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      7th Apr 2005
Sue:

I have 5 sections, i bound them the way I read to, however, when I go to
section two, and select one of the option buttons, it wipes out section one:

Section 1: Yes OR No
Section 2: A, B, C, D, E OR F
Section 3: Yes OR NO
Section 4: A, B OR C
Section 5: A OR B

So each section needs to bound? And I changed the vaule type and the name,
what is it that I'm missing? aside from the boat

Thanks again, you have been a terrific help so far

"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> You need to set up the option buttons so that they are all bound to the same Outlook property but each has a unique value. See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/formcontrols.htm
>
> --
> Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> Author of
> Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
> Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
> http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx
>
>
> "Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:29C7D5B2-7930-47DB-BF30-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Sorry, I have one more issue.... With the OptionButton set up...
> >
> > I have 5 sets of (5 areas) where the recipient needs to choose One option
> > (not just Yes/No) -- however, when they click on the choices and email it
> > back to me, they do not save...

>
>

 
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      7th Apr 2005
Each section needs to be in its own frame. The fields for the buttons in Sections 1 and 3 need to be bound to two Yes/No fields, one for each section, and the value you specify for the button should be True or False.

In each of the other sections, the buttons should be bound to a text field and the values should be be "A" "B" etc.

You will probably want the same arrangement for these sections on the read layout as well as the compose layout.

--
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Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx


"Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:4EC7A7B9-80D0-46B6-9794-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Sue:
>
> I have 5 sections, i bound them the way I read to, however, when I go to
> section two, and select one of the option buttons, it wipes out section one:
>
> Section 1: Yes OR No
> Section 2: A, B, C, D, E OR F
> Section 3: Yes OR NO
> Section 4: A, B OR C
> Section 5: A OR B
>
> So each section needs to bound? And I changed the vaule type and the name,
> what is it that I'm missing? aside from the boat
>
> Thanks again, you have been a terrific help so far
>
> "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> You need to set up the option buttons so that they are all bound to the same Outlook property but each has a unique value. See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/formcontrols.htm
>>
>> "Angelo D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:29C7D5B2-7930-47DB-BF30-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Sorry, I have one more issue.... With the OptionButton set up...
>> >
>> > I have 5 sets of (5 areas) where the recipient needs to choose One option
>> > (not just Yes/No) -- however, when they click on the choices and email it
>> > back to me, they do not save...

>>
>>

 
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