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MS Office Forum / Outlook / Calendaring / November 2005File attachemnt in Outlook calendar
I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it would be a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook appointment and make it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be reminded to update the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file (excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the file I originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a copy of it that lives in the OLK2B86 folder. If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If not, maybe there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I update the file at least once daily. Thanks! Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file, are you opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try this method: http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2005/20050105.htm - it should open the original file.  SignatureDiane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide) Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/ Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter: EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQUEST@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM >I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it would >be [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Thanks! Diane, Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a shortcut be a better option? Why? I am opening it from an opened appointment. I tried the method you suggested and it seemed to work. I dont know much about Windows Media Services so I am a little hesitant but if that is the only solution, okay! > Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file, are you > opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try this method: [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > > > Thanks! When you use the actual file, how you open the attachment makes a difference in whether you are using a copy or the original and how you close the items makes a difference in if the changes save to the attachment. Using the media player option and keeping a copy of the file on the hard drive is better to insure the changes were saved. http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2003/20031002.htm for more info about saving changes SignatureDiane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide) Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/ Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter: EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQUEST@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM > Diane, > Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >> > >> > Thanks! Thank you. Can you point me in a direction to learn more about online meetings and the media player option? > When you use the actual file, how you open the attachment makes a difference > in whether you are using a copy or the original and how you close the items [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > >> > > >> > Thanks! AFAIK, there is no information about the media player option - it's actually intended for 'live meetings' and opening a file locally is just a hack someone thought to try. I.e., if someone sends you request for an online meeting, you can enter the url and the proper program opens automatically, saving you a few clicks. SignatureDiane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide) Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/ Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter: EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQUEST@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM > Thank you. Can you point me in a direction to learn more about online > meetings and the media player option? [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] >> >> > >> >> > Thanks! This is why they pay you the big bucks. Thanks for your help! > AFAIK, there is no information about the media player option - it's actually > intended for 'live meetings' and opening a file locally is just a hack [quoted text clipped - 68 lines] > >> >> > > >> >> > Thanks! I wish :) We're all volunteers, helping other users learn how to use the program we all love (and hate :)). SignatureDiane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide) Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/ Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter: EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQUEST@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM > This is why they pay you the big bucks. Thanks for your help! > [quoted text clipped - 81 lines] >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Thanks! |
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