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Old August 1st 08, 01:14 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms
Mr Reorg
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Default Help needed to auto populate Subject field -Outlook 2003 custom ms

I am creating an Outlook 2003 custom form for the very first time. I've
searched for the answer but either cannot find it or may not understand an
answer which discusses scripting. I do not know VB Script or any other
programming.

I have a Message type form where I want the Subject field auto populated by
data (values) that will be provided from other fields selected or input by
the user/sender:

1 - Event Type - is a Combo Box with a drop down selection (which initial
value on the Properties tab is set to be the first selection, namely, "Select
Event Type")
2 - Expiration Date - is a text box with no initial value set. (When
running/opening the form, the field is popuilated as "none" - I assume
because there isn't yet a date value input).
3 - Description - is a text box with no initial value set. (When
running/openning the form, the field is blank).

I have the initial value on the Properties tab of the Subject field set with
the following formula:
[Event Type] + " " + "Expiring" + " " + [Expiration Date] + ":" +
[Description]

When I run/open the form, before any user/sender input, the Subject line says:
"Select Event Type Expiring None:"

There are no changes to the Subject line (field) after making a selection
from the drop down list, inputing a date and a "description" in the
resepective fields on the form. The receipient of the form (myself, for
testing purposes) see the Subject of the message (custom form) as:
""Select Event Type Expiring None:"

Is there a way to do this without scripting? Please help me.










 




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