Q183774: XCLN: How to Allow File Attachments in EFD Forms

Article: Q183774
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0,5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Windows 95/98 client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
- Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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You cannot insert an attachment in an e-form that was created via Microsoft
Exchange Forms Designer (EFD). When you compose a message using the form, the
File option under the Insert menu is unavailable (grayed out) and nothing
happens when you click on the Insert File icon on the toolbar.

WORKAROUND
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To allow file attachments in Microsoft EFD, you need to create a RichEntry field
and give the field the Reference Name of MAPI_Body_Custom. To do this, perform
the following steps (Note, these steps are also described in online Help and in
the "Application Designer's Guide"):

1. Open a project or create a new form in EFD.

2. Click the RichEntry field in the Toolbox, and then click the location on the
  Form window where you want to place the field.

3. Double-click the RichEntry field to open the properties.

4. In the Reference Name list box, click the General tab and select
  MAPI_Body_Custom. Only a RichEntry field named MAPI_Body_Custom will allow
  file attachments. When you give the MAPI_Body_Custom name to a RichEntry
  field, the "Allow Multiple Lines" and "Allow File Attachments" properties are
  automatically checked in the Format tab.

5. Save and Install the e-form to the desired location. The choices to insert a
  file will now be available.

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchangeClientSearch kbZNotKeyword kbZNotKeyword2 kbZNotKeyword3 kbExchange400NT kbExchange500NT kbExchange400Win95 kbExchange500Win95
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,5.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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