Editing Controls of Built-in Fields

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I want to import an ACT database into Outlook. I can't import data into
user-defind fields, so I want to edit built-in fields to accommodate my data.
I don't find any way to change the controls or the data types of built-in
fields. Mainly, I want several list (or drop-down) fields, and keyword
fields. I even tried creating a new field using the listbox control,
thinking I could then choose a different field in properties, but the "list
type" in properties is inactive, regardless which field I choose. HELP
 
You can't change the data types of *any* fields, custom or built-in. Some
fields also have enumerations and, therefore, can only take certain values.
You will probably need to write custom code or use a third-party application
to handle the import. See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/customimport.htm.
 
Thanks Sue,
I've seen your name a lot as I've been researching this issue. I don't have
the programming expertise to write custom code. Can you recommend any good
third-party apps?
Shannon
 
Another part of my question, then, is how do I create a custom field of any
data type ofther than text? And how do I create a custom field with a
listbox? I can't seem to do either.
Thanks,
S.
 
When you click the New button to create a new field, you'll see a choice of
data types, as well as Text.

If you want to display a custom field with a list box, add the list box to
the form, then on the Value tab of that control's Properties dialog, choose
which field you want to display.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
The page I suggested lists availble third-party import tools.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
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