code for adding data file

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I would like to make a macro that would add a data file. Is this possible?

Lets say the file name is archive.pst located in G:\temp. thanks very much

I want to do this because I want the user to be able to access the data

files while at work (data files on server), and not get the 'cannot access

data file' error when she goes home and opens outlook.
 
You do know that storing and using PST files stored anywhere but on a local

hard drive is not supported, may lead to problems and data corruption and

loss or locking or corruption of the PST and that no one will support you if

things go wrong, correct?

If a PST file is opened in Outlook and the user then goes to where that file

is not accessible what makes you think they will be able to use the file

then? Outlook will just show an error that it cannot load the file.

The code itself is simple, assuming you are using an Outlook version that

supports this, you never mentioned your version:

Application.Session.AddStore "G:\temp\archive.pst"

"joe schmo" <joeschmo> wrote in message

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> I would like to make a macro that would add a data file. Is this possible?
> Lets say the file name is archive.pst located in G:\temp. thanks very
> much

> I want to do this because I want the user to be able to access the data
> files while at work (data files on server), and not get the 'cannot access
> data file' error when she goes home and opens outlook.

>
 
Actually we all have archive pst files on a server. This is to reduce the

working copy in exchange. we are using outlook 2003 and 07. I just want

the user to not see the archives when she goes home with laptop, and then see

them when she comes into work (server accessible). I'm pretty sure this is

supported though....standard procedure no?

otherwise, I'll work with your code, thanks!
wrote:


> You do know that storing and using PST files stored anywhere but on a local
> hard drive is not supported, may lead to problems and data corruption and
> loss or locking or corruption of the PST and that no one will support you if
> things go wrong, correct?

> If a PST file is opened in Outlook and the user then goes to where that file
> is not accessible what makes you think they will be able to use the file
> then? Outlook will just show an error that it cannot load the file.

> The code itself is simple, assuming you are using an Outlook version that
> supports this, you never mentioned your version:

> Application.Session.AddStore "G:\temp\archive.pst"

> >

>

> "joe schmo" <joeschmo> wrote in message
> news:3238EF4D-9AB9-4A27-A206-75A473CCED21@microsoft.com...
> >I would like to make a macro that would add a data file. Is this possible?
> > Lets say the file name is archive.pst located in G:\temp. thanks very
> > much
> > I want to do this because I want the user to be able to access the data
> > files while at work (data files on server), and not get the 'cannot access
> > data file' error when she goes home and opens outlook.
> >


> .
>
 
No, it's absolutely not supported at all. PST files anywhere other than on a

local hard drive are totally unsupported. I would strongly recommend against

what you plan and how you store the archive PST's.

If you add a PST file, either in the UI or in code, it will be there in

Outlook and show up until Outlook is closed. If it was removed prior to

closing Outlook it won't show up or fire errors starting Outlook if the PST

isn't available. If it is not removed prior to shutdown there will be errors

if the PST is not available.

There is a RemoveStore() method that takes a file path, but the user would

have to run that code before shutting down Outlook.

If something in this causes corruption, data loss or the inability to open

the PST file don't be surprised and don't expect anyone to help you. Expect

any MVP to tell you that what you did was unsupported. If you still want to

do this you're on your own.

"joe schmo" <joeschmo> wrote in message

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> Actually we all have archive pst files on a server. This is to reduce the
> working copy in exchange. we are using outlook 2003 and 07. I just want
> the user to not see the archives when she goes home with laptop, and then
> see
> them when she comes into work (server accessible). I'm pretty sure this
> is
> supported though....standard procedure no?

> otherwise, I'll work with your code, thanks!
 
thanks for the reply. Seems like I got you on a bad day though. Please

understand that your role is to advise and recommend, not to accuse and

berate. Hope tomorrow is a better day for you.

till next time.
wrote:


> No, it's absolutely not supported at all. PST files anywhere other than on a
> local hard drive are totally unsupported. I would strongly recommend against
> what you plan and how you store the archive PST's.

> If you add a PST file, either in the UI or in code, it will be there in
> Outlook and show up until Outlook is closed. If it was removed prior to
> closing Outlook it won't show up or fire errors starting Outlook if the PST
> isn't available. If it is not removed prior to shutdown there will be errors
> if the PST is not available.

> There is a RemoveStore() method that takes a file path, but the user would
> have to run that code before shutting down Outlook.

> If something in this causes corruption, data loss or the inability to open
> the PST file don't be surprised and don't expect anyone to help you. Expect
> any MVP to tell you that what you did was unsupported. If you still want to
> do this you're on your own.

> >

>

> "joe schmo" <joeschmo> wrote in message
> news:9C5046CF-4FC2-4F15-A24F-F6CE30A7CBEF@microsoft.com...
> > Actually we all have archive pst files on a server. This is to reduce the
> > working copy in exchange. we are using outlook 2003 and 07. I just want
> > the user to not see the archives when she goes home with laptop, and then
> > see
> > them when she comes into work (server accessible). I'm pretty sure this
> > is
> > supported though....standard procedure no?
> > otherwise, I'll work with your code, thanks!


> .
>
 
You got my strongest possible recommendation. What you do after is up to you

<shrug

"joe schmo" <joeschmo> wrote in message

news:3B9E092C-FF77-49C1-AF23-B8DB06BFE992@microsoft.com...
> thanks for the reply. Seems like I got you on a bad day though. Please
> understand that your role is to advise and recommend, not to accuse and
> berate. Hope tomorrow is a better day for you.
> till next time.
 
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