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OL2002: How to Create a Solution That Runs at a Specific
Time Interval (290654)
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The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Outlook 2002
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This article used to be called: Q290654
MICROSOFT INTERNAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
kbclone: 281111 , 281112 , 280772
Summary Section
Microsoft Outlook does not provide built-in functionality
that allows you to send mail or perform some other custom
task at a specific time interval. However, as a
developer, you can create this type of solution by using
various developer technologies and operating system
features. This article provides an overview of how you
can begin to implement this type of solution.
MoreInformation Section
IMPORTANT : This article describes how to create an
Outlook solution to be used on a typical end-user
computer. It does not take into account possible server-
based solutions. For example, if you are using Microsoft
Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later, there
is an OnTimer event that you can associate with a server-
based folder. For more information on implementing this
event, see the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?
URL=/library/psdk/exchserv/events_6a5v.htm
Outlook does not have what is commonly called a "timer"
event. These events typically have the ability to run at
a specified time interval, such as every 15 minutes, or
once a day.
However, there are a variety of ways to create a custom
solution that implements this functionality. The design
of the solution depends on many factors, including:
The operating system that you are using.
Whether or not you have Microsoft Visual Basic or a
developer tool that allows you to create executable
files.
Whether or not you have installed Windows Scripting Host.
Whether or not you have installed or will install the
Outlook E-mail Security Update.
The following sections explain the main points you need
to consider when you design this type of solution.
Develop the Task to Be Repeated
First, you must determine how to use the Outlook object
model to perform the custom operation once. It is often
useful to use Outlook Visual Basic for Applications to
prototype this part of the solution. You can later move
this code to another development environment after it is
functioning correctly. For example, if you want to send a
custom mail message once a day, you can adapt the routine
to programmatically send a mail message from an example
available in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base
article:
209948 ACC2000: How to Use Automation to Send a Microsoft
Outlook Message
MICROSOFT INTERNAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
Editor: Above link should be updated if ACC2002 clone
article is created; it wasn't as of 3-29-01.
Determine What Will Run the Code Repeatedly
Microsoft Windows 9x-based Computers
If you are using a Windows 9x-based operating system, you
can use the Windows Task Scheduler to run any executable
file at a specific time interval. This executable can be
a compiled application that was created by using a COM-
compliant development environment, such as Microsoft
Visual Basic, or you can use a Visual Basic Script file
(.vbs) if you have Windows Script Host installed on the
computer. For additional information on Windows Script
Host, see the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/scripting/
Microsoft Windows NT or Microsoft Windows 2000 Computers
If you are using Windows NT or Windows 2000, the Task
Scheduler runs in a service. You cannot automate the
Outlook object model from a service, or a process that is
spawned from a service. For additional information, click
the article number below to view the article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
237913 INFO: Outlook Object Model Unsuitable to Run in a
Windows Service
Important considerations:
If you can use the Collaboration Data Objects (CDO) 1.2x
object model to automate your task, consider using that
object model because it can be used from a service.
Instead of using the Task Scheduler service, use
Microsoft Visual Basic or another COM-compliant
development environment to create a stand-alone
application. In this application, implement timer-based
functionality, such as by using the Timer Control. To use
this solution, the application must be running
continuously on the computer.
References Section
For additional information about available resources and
answersto commonly asked questions about Microsoft
Outlook solutions, click the article number below to view
the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
287530 OL2002: Questions About Custom Forms and Outlook
Solutions
QueryWords Section
OfficeKBHowTo OutSol OutSol2002
MICROSOFT INTERNAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
Author: billja (2001-02-25T12:30:00) Edit Reviewer:
billja (2001-04-23T05:57:00) Tech Reviewer: billja (2001-
03-30T04:53:00)
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Modification Type: Minor DATEREVIEWED 2/26/2004
Keywords: kbDSWNET2003Swept kbhowto KB290654
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Edit Status: Published
First Published: 2/25/2001
Author: billja
Last Modifier: v-pajohn
Original Language: EN-US
Publish Date: 2/26/2004
Confidentiality: public
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©2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Time Interval (290654)
----------------------------------------------------------
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The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Outlook 2002
----------------------------------------------------------
----------------------
This article used to be called: Q290654
MICROSOFT INTERNAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
kbclone: 281111 , 281112 , 280772
Summary Section
Microsoft Outlook does not provide built-in functionality
that allows you to send mail or perform some other custom
task at a specific time interval. However, as a
developer, you can create this type of solution by using
various developer technologies and operating system
features. This article provides an overview of how you
can begin to implement this type of solution.
MoreInformation Section
IMPORTANT : This article describes how to create an
Outlook solution to be used on a typical end-user
computer. It does not take into account possible server-
based solutions. For example, if you are using Microsoft
Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later, there
is an OnTimer event that you can associate with a server-
based folder. For more information on implementing this
event, see the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?
URL=/library/psdk/exchserv/events_6a5v.htm
Outlook does not have what is commonly called a "timer"
event. These events typically have the ability to run at
a specified time interval, such as every 15 minutes, or
once a day.
However, there are a variety of ways to create a custom
solution that implements this functionality. The design
of the solution depends on many factors, including:
The operating system that you are using.
Whether or not you have Microsoft Visual Basic or a
developer tool that allows you to create executable
files.
Whether or not you have installed Windows Scripting Host.
Whether or not you have installed or will install the
Outlook E-mail Security Update.
The following sections explain the main points you need
to consider when you design this type of solution.
Develop the Task to Be Repeated
First, you must determine how to use the Outlook object
model to perform the custom operation once. It is often
useful to use Outlook Visual Basic for Applications to
prototype this part of the solution. You can later move
this code to another development environment after it is
functioning correctly. For example, if you want to send a
custom mail message once a day, you can adapt the routine
to programmatically send a mail message from an example
available in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base
article:
209948 ACC2000: How to Use Automation to Send a Microsoft
Outlook Message
MICROSOFT INTERNAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
Editor: Above link should be updated if ACC2002 clone
article is created; it wasn't as of 3-29-01.
Determine What Will Run the Code Repeatedly
Microsoft Windows 9x-based Computers
If you are using a Windows 9x-based operating system, you
can use the Windows Task Scheduler to run any executable
file at a specific time interval. This executable can be
a compiled application that was created by using a COM-
compliant development environment, such as Microsoft
Visual Basic, or you can use a Visual Basic Script file
(.vbs) if you have Windows Script Host installed on the
computer. For additional information on Windows Script
Host, see the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/scripting/
Microsoft Windows NT or Microsoft Windows 2000 Computers
If you are using Windows NT or Windows 2000, the Task
Scheduler runs in a service. You cannot automate the
Outlook object model from a service, or a process that is
spawned from a service. For additional information, click
the article number below to view the article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
237913 INFO: Outlook Object Model Unsuitable to Run in a
Windows Service
Important considerations:
If you can use the Collaboration Data Objects (CDO) 1.2x
object model to automate your task, consider using that
object model because it can be used from a service.
Instead of using the Task Scheduler service, use
Microsoft Visual Basic or another COM-compliant
development environment to create a stand-alone
application. In this application, implement timer-based
functionality, such as by using the Timer Control. To use
this solution, the application must be running
continuously on the computer.
References Section
For additional information about available resources and
answersto commonly asked questions about Microsoft
Outlook solutions, click the article number below to view
the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
287530 OL2002: Questions About Custom Forms and Outlook
Solutions
QueryWords Section
OfficeKBHowTo OutSol OutSol2002
MICROSOFT INTERNAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
Author: billja (2001-02-25T12:30:00) Edit Reviewer:
billja (2001-04-23T05:57:00) Tech Reviewer: billja (2001-
03-30T04:53:00)
----------------------------------------------------------
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Modification Type: Minor DATEREVIEWED 2/26/2004
Keywords: kbDSWNET2003Swept kbhowto KB290654
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MICROSOFT INTERNAL DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Edit Status: Published
First Published: 2/25/2001
Author: billja
Last Modifier: v-pajohn
Original Language: EN-US
Publish Date: 2/26/2004
Confidentiality: public
Stylesheet: KBPubv2html-EN-US.xsl
©2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.