Q154715: PC Win: Import, Export Folder Command Missing In File Menu

Article: Q154715
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.2,3.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for Windows, versions 3.2, 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When importing or exporting an MMF (Mail Message File) folder in the Mail
client, the Export Folder and/or Import Folder options are missing from the File
Menu.

The File Menu will contain only the following options: Open, Move, Copy, Delete,
Save As, Save Attachment, Message Finder, New Folder, Folder Properties, Print,
Print Setup, Exit, and Exit and Sign Out.

CAUSE
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The Import and/or Export Folder MAPI command is missing from the [Custom
Command] section of the MsMail.INI.

RESOLUTION
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The [Custom Command] section of the MsMail.INI should appear as follows to allow
the import and export of MMF folders. Add the following:

[Custom Commands]
IMEX=3.0;File;;10
EXF=3.0;File;&Export Folder...;11;IMPEXP.DLL;0;;Exports folders to a backup
file;MSMAIL.HLP;2860
IMF=3.0;File;&Import Folder...;12;IMPEXP.DLL;1;;Imports folders from a backup
file;MSMAIL.HLP;2861


Additional query words: 3.20 3.50

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMail350 kbMail320
Version           : WINDOWS:3.2,3.5

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