Using Public Calendars to track users plans and possibly use it as atimesheet tool

[RMC]

I was asked to look at different alternatives in using MS Outlook
Calendar. Here is the scenario:

Basically they wanted to use Public Calendars to allow the users by
department to update weekly there plans, availability, ect...


Basically, I setup Public Calendars by department and added the
neccessary users to the list. Permissions where change to accomodate
if they could add, remove or delete.

This was ok, though they wer looking at more like 1 public calendar
where it can manage groups/users. I've not seen this nor less heard of
this.. though figure I would ask.

2) The possibility of using the calendars as timesheets, is this
possible without any add on apps? If so, how would one go about it?

Really looking at ideas or suggestions to see if there is a way to
accomodate both requests. If it's bty third party apps, then I'm up
for suggestions on this also.

Users are a mix match of OUtlook 2003 and 2007 accessing an exchange
server.

Thank you,
RMc

 

[Diane Poremsky {MVP}]

on #1 - they wanted 1 calendar - all departments would be combined? you can
do it with views - but they will need to add a keyword or category for
their department as the filter doesn't work with group membership and other
AD fields.

#2 - at the very least you'd need a custom form. There are some
applications listed at http://www.slipstick.com/addins/calendar_billing.asp
that may work for you.


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[Diane Poremsky {MVP}]

oh... and I hit send too soon -
http://www.slipstick.com/addins/mssampleapps.htm has a list of sample
applications and forms. Most (probably all) work with outlook 2003/2007 but
you need to publish the forms yourself - the original installation
instructions for the applications will not work (security reasons). The
link for step by step instructions shows how to do it.

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Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/



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[RMC]

oh... and I hit send too soon -http://www.slipstick.com/addins/mssampleapps.htmhas a list of sample
applications and forms. Most (probably all) work with outlook 2003/2007 but
you need to publish the forms yourself - the original installation
instructions for the applications will not work (security reasons).  The
link for step by step instructions shows how to do it.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks?http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007:http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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I was asked to look at different alternatives in using MS Outlook
Calendar. Here is the scenario:

Basically they wanted to use Public Calendars to allow  the users by
department to update weekly there plans, availability, ect...

Basically, I setup Public Calendars by department and added the
neccessary users to the list. Permissions where change to accomodate
if they could add, remove or delete.

This was ok, though they wer looking at more like 1 public calendar
where it can manage groups/users. I've not seen this nor less heard of
this.. though figure I would ask.

2) The possibility of using the calendars as timesheets, is this
possible without any add on apps? If so, how would one go about it?

Really looking at ideas or suggestions to see if there is a way to
accomodate both requests. If it's bty third party apps, then I'm up
for suggestions on this also.

Users are a mix match of OUtlook 2003 and 2007 accessing an exchange
server.

Thank you,
RMc- Hide quoted text -

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Thank you for the info, will invistigate these options.

RMc