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Multiple forms and "Read only" attribute Is the way for me! I took me only 10
min to put it all in shape and working perfectly.
It's a very simple form, so no updates needed for a looong time.
Thank you very very much Sue!
"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
min to put it all in shape and working perfectly.
It's a very simple form, so no updates needed for a looong time.
Thank you very very much Sue!
"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> VBA would be way more complicated that what I suggested, which is using VBScript code behind the form.
>
> Another approach would be to use multiple forms, each for a different step in the process, with different controls set as read-only. That might be a nightmare to maintain and update.
> --
> Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
> Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
> http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54
>
>
> "Studer" <Studer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:215AB9FB-EB8B-47A6-81FB-8C774F542099@microsoft.com...
>
> Another approach would be to use multiple forms, each for a different step in the process, with different controls set as read-only. That might be a nightmare to maintain and update.
> --
> Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
> Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
> http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54
>
>
> "Studer" <Studer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:215AB9FB-EB8B-47A6-81FB-8C774F542099@microsoft.com...
> > No way of doing this without VBA code, that's what you are saying Sue, right?
> > Now I'm in trouble...
> >
> > Thank you very much.
> >
> > Studer
> >
> > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >
>> > Now I'm in trouble...
> >
> > Thank you very much.
> >
> > Studer
> >
> > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >
> >> 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...
> >>
> >> "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
> >> >
> >>> >> > 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
> >> >
| 11 Jun | Custom Form - read-only fields | .Studer |
| 11 Jun |  Re: Custom Form - read-only fields | .Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] |
| 11 Jun |  Re: Custom Form - read-only fields | .Studer |
| 11 Jun | Re: Custom Form - read-only fields | .Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] |
| 12 Jun | Re: Custom Form - read-only fields | .Studer |
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