----This question is for outlook 2003------

Hi,

(1) Can you help me jot down some cons (actually I need several) for this
approach (subclassing) .

I did prototype the way you suggested (proxy the original Outlook form by
handling NewInspector and not displaying the Outlook form and displaying an
alternate form), but it looses a lot of default functionality of the
appointment, re-building all of which is a lot of effort.

(2) Alternatively, Is it possible to add a 2 editable textboxes in the
custom-bar in the apppointment inspector via a addin ?

thanks again


"Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

It would one-off the form because you'd be adding controls to it on the fly.
That's guaranteed to do that. If you insist on this method I can't help you
any further because it's so wrong.

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Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm


"newToOutlookProgramming"
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Hi,

I did consider adding a control to open a separate form , but it has
usability issue.
I also prototyped displaying an alternate form, but it also involves
rebuilding a lot of functionality which comes free in native outlook form
like all the menus (File ....etc), Scheduling Tab etc.
Also considered hiding just appointment tab, and building tab P-2 &
renaming
it. this requires lot of activex controls for date-time, reminder, sound,
label etc etc fields because these are not in custom form toolbox.

So, Prototyping using Subclassing mechanism is atleast worth trying. Why
would a form be one-offed by this?

My requirement is to add few fields on appoitnment from from local
database,
and NOT loose any native functionality at the same time.

Hence, looking for details/codesnippet of implementing subclassing
appointment form.

thanks