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Old April 19th 06, 12:41 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Grnsld
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Default how can i transfer old contacts into a newly created contact form?

I have created a new default form for my contact list. i have over 300
contacts and would like all of my contacts to use this new form. Can i
transfer them to the new form or do i have to re-enter everything. thanks in
advance for any input


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Old April 19th 06, 01:00 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]
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Default how can i transfer old contacts into a newly created contact form?

You need to change the MessageClass on the existing items to point to your new form's class. See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/newdefaultform.htm#convert for several tools and scripts to accomplish this.

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I have created a new default form for my contact list. i have over 300
contacts and would like all of my contacts to use this new form. Can i
transfer them to the new form or do i have to re-enter everything. thanks in
advance for any input


 




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