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Old June 5th 09, 04:00 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Amy Brooks
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Default Creating hyperlinks

Hi,

Is it possible to (on a contacts form) create a hyperlink that links to a
windows folder, either by:
a) using a command button
b) entering text into the notes box

Thanks,
Amy
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Old June 5th 09, 04:08 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Sue Mosher [MVP][_3_]
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Default Creating hyperlinks

Yes, you can use the file:// hyperlink syntax, e.g.:

file://c:\data\my%20folder

Replace any spaces in folder names with the %20 character sequence.

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Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54


"Amy Brooks" wrote in message
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Hi,

Is it possible to (on a contacts form) create a hyperlink that links to a
windows folder, either by:
a) using a command button
b) entering text into the notes box

Thanks,
Amy



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Old June 5th 09, 04:24 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Amy Brooks
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Default Creating hyperlinks

Hi again Sue

I used the code on your site:
__________________________________________________ __________________
Sub CallReports_Click()
Set objWeb = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application")
objWeb.Navigate Item.GetInspector.ModifiedFormPages _
("General").Controls("CallReports").ControlTipT ext
objWeb.Visible = True
End Sub
__________________________________________________ __________________

The command box I am using is called CallReports (thats the control name).
My folder path is stored in the ControlTipText of Advanced Properties,
because I wanted a different caption to show.

When I ran the form and clicked the button, it brought up Internet Explorer,
but wouldn't show the folder. Am I doing something wrong? Should I change the
InternetExplorer.Application to something different?

Thanks,
Amy

"Sue Mosher [MVP]" wrote:

Yes, you can use the file:// hyperlink syntax, e.g.:

file://c:\data\my%20folder

Replace any spaces in folder names with the %20 character sequence.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54


"Amy Brooks" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Is it possible to (on a contacts form) create a hyperlink that links to a
windows folder, either by:
a) using a command button
b) entering text into the notes box

Thanks,
Amy




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Old June 5th 09, 04:34 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Amy Brooks
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Default Creating hyperlinks

Just tried using a URL instead of the windows folder path, and that shows
perfectly. If that helps at all.


"Amy Brooks" wrote:

Hi again Sue

I used the code on your site:
__________________________________________________ __________________
Sub CallReports_Click()
Set objWeb = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application")
objWeb.Navigate Item.GetInspector.ModifiedFormPages _
("General").Controls("CallReports").ControlTipT ext
objWeb.Visible = True
End Sub
__________________________________________________ __________________

The command box I am using is called CallReports (thats the control name).
My folder path is stored in the ControlTipText of Advanced Properties,
because I wanted a different caption to show.

When I ran the form and clicked the button, it brought up Internet Explorer,
but wouldn't show the folder. Am I doing something wrong? Should I change the
InternetExplorer.Application to something different?

Thanks,
Amy

"Sue Mosher [MVP]" wrote:

Yes, you can use the file:// hyperlink syntax, e.g.:

file://c:\data\my%20folder

Replace any spaces in folder names with the %20 character sequence.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54


"Amy Brooks" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Is it possible to (on a contacts form) create a hyperlink that links to a
windows folder, either by:
a) using a command button
b) entering text into the notes box

Thanks,
Amy




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Old June 5th 09, 05:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Sue Mosher [MVP][_3_]
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Posts: 465
Default Creating hyperlinks

What is that folder path you have stored in the ControlTipText? Did you
include the file:// prefix? Does that path work if you enter it in Start |
Run or the IE address window?

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54


"Amy Brooks" wrote in message
...
Hi again Sue

I used the code on your site:
__________________________________________________ __________________
Sub CallReports_Click()
Set objWeb = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application")
objWeb.Navigate Item.GetInspector.ModifiedFormPages _
("General").Controls("CallReports").ControlTipT ext
objWeb.Visible = True
End Sub
__________________________________________________ __________________

The command box I am using is called CallReports (thats the control name).
My folder path is stored in the ControlTipText of Advanced Properties,
because I wanted a different caption to show.

When I ran the form and clicked the button, it brought up Internet
Explorer,
but wouldn't show the folder. Am I doing something wrong? Should I change
the
InternetExplorer.Application to something different?

Thanks,
Amy

"Sue Mosher [MVP]" wrote:

Yes, you can use the file:// hyperlink syntax, e.g.:

file://c:\data\my%20folder

Replace any spaces in folder names with the %20 character sequence.

"Amy Brooks" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Is it possible to (on a contacts form) create a hyperlink that links to
a
windows folder, either by:
a) using a command button
b) entering text into the notes box



 




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