You could put code in the Item_Reply event handler to set certain controls on the reply message to be read-only. See
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?ID=38 if you need information on how to work with controls in your code.
"Studer" <Studer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8CA4770A-5B2F-48CC-9E42-FD862CA87528@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
> I’m developing a custom Outlook 2003 form in my enterprise for requesting a
> certain service to be made. One user will request the service by filling up
> certain fields of a form and a 2nd user will receive this request a reply to
> it, filling up other fields, saying if it’s possible to be done, by what
> date, etc.
>
> The problem I have is that when the 2nd user replies, he’s able to change
> the values inserted by the firs user, and I don’t what that to happen. How
> can I prevent this from happening?
>
> I’m using a message. I’ve tried with a task, but the problem remains.
> Thank you for your help.
>
> Studer
>