Rules question..

[jim]

Is there a way to configure a time sensitive rule in Outlook 2003? That is,
a rule that performs a certain action when a message arrives, but only if
that message is sent or received within a certain time frame. For instance,
a rule that forwards email to a backup receptionist during noon and 1pm
every day when the regular receptionist is out to lunch. The rule wouldn't
run outside of noon and 1pm.

Are there any Outlook add-ons that can do this perhaps?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

No but you can delegate the mailbox or set specific rules when the OOF is
configured.

 

[jim]

The OOF only goes on specific date ranges, not recurring daily time windows,
so that really wouldn't help very much.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Sure it would help; when the receptionist goes out of lunch she enables her
OOF and the rule is activated.

 

[jim]

Oh, heh, the receptionist thing was just an example. The "real" intent of
the rule is to forward emails to a different address after 7pm. Nobody is
in the office then, so this has to be completely automated.

Sorry about the confusion.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Still the same; enable OOF when you leave the office.

Scheduling the OOF can be done in Outlook 2007 with Exchange 2007.