File attachemnt in Outlook calendar

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I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it would be
a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook appointment and make
it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be reminded to update
the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file
(excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the file I
originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a copy of it
that lives in the OLK2B86 folder.

If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If not, maybe
there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I update the file
at least once daily.

Thanks!
 
Diane,
Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a shortcut
be a better option? Why? I am opening it from an opened appointment.

I tried the method you suggested and it seemed to work. I dont know much
about Windows Media Services so I am a little hesitant but if that is the
only solution, okay!



Diane Poremsky said:
Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file, are you
opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try this method:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2005/20050105.htm - it should open the
original file.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it would
be
a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook appointment and
make
it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be reminded to
update
the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file
(excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the file I
originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a copy of
it
that lives in the OLK2B86 folder.

If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If not,
maybe
there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I update the
file
at least once daily.

Thanks!
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When you use the actual file, how you open the attachment makes a difference
in whether you are using a copy or the original and how you close the items
makes a difference in if the changes save to the attachment. Using the media
player option and keeping a copy of the file on the hard drive is better to
insure the changes were saved.

http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2003/20031002.htm for more info about
saving changes

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
Diane,
Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a
shortcut
be a better option? Why? I am opening it from an opened appointment.

I tried the method you suggested and it seemed to work. I dont know much
about Windows Media Services so I am a little hesitant but if that is the
only solution, okay!



Diane Poremsky said:
Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file, are you
opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try this
method:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2005/20050105.htm - it should open
the
original file.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it
would
be
a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook appointment and
make
it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be reminded to
update
the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file
(excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the file
I
originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a copy
of
it
that lives in the OLK2B86 folder.

If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If not,
maybe
there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I update the
file
at least once daily.

Thanks!
Click to expand...
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Thank you. Can you point me in a direction to learn more about online
meetings and the media player option?

Diane Poremsky said:
When you use the actual file, how you open the attachment makes a difference
in whether you are using a copy or the original and how you close the items
makes a difference in if the changes save to the attachment. Using the media
player option and keeping a copy of the file on the hard drive is better to
insure the changes were saved.

http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2003/20031002.htm for more info about
saving changes

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
Diane,
Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a
shortcut
be a better option? Why? I am opening it from an opened appointment.

I tried the method you suggested and it seemed to work. I dont know much
about Windows Media Services so I am a little hesitant but if that is the
only solution, okay!



Diane Poremsky said:
Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file, are you
opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try this
method:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2005/20050105.htm - it should open
the
original file.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it
would
be
a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook appointment and
make
it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be reminded to
update
the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file
(excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the file
I
originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a copy
of
it
that lives in the OLK2B86 folder.

If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If not,
maybe
there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I update the
file
at least once daily.

Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
AFAIK, there is no information about the media player option - it's actually
intended for 'live meetings' and opening a file locally is just a hack
someone thought to try.

I.e., if someone sends you request for an online meeting, you can enter the
url and the proper program opens automatically, saving you a few clicks.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
Thank you. Can you point me in a direction to learn more about online
meetings and the media player option?

Diane Poremsky said:
When you use the actual file, how you open the attachment makes a
difference
in whether you are using a copy or the original and how you close the
items
makes a difference in if the changes save to the attachment. Using the
media
player option and keeping a copy of the file on the hard drive is better
to
insure the changes were saved.

http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2003/20031002.htm for more info
about
saving changes

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
Diane,
Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a
shortcut
be a better option? Why? I am opening it from an opened appointment.

I tried the method you suggested and it seemed to work. I dont know
much
about Windows Media Services so I am a little hesitant but if that is
the
only solution, okay!



:

Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file, are
you
opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try this
method:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2005/20050105.htm - it should
open
the
original file.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it
would
be
a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook appointment
and
make
it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be reminded
to
update
the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file
(excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the
file
I
originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a
copy
of
it
that lives in the OLK2B86 folder.

If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If
not,
maybe
there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I update
the
file
at least once daily.

Thanks!
Click to expand...
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This is why they pay you the big bucks. Thanks for your help!

Diane Poremsky said:
AFAIK, there is no information about the media player option - it's actually
intended for 'live meetings' and opening a file locally is just a hack
someone thought to try.

I.e., if someone sends you request for an online meeting, you can enter the
url and the proper program opens automatically, saving you a few clicks.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
Thank you. Can you point me in a direction to learn more about online
meetings and the media player option?

Diane Poremsky said:
When you use the actual file, how you open the attachment makes a
difference
in whether you are using a copy or the original and how you close the
items
makes a difference in if the changes save to the attachment. Using the
media
player option and keeping a copy of the file on the hard drive is better
to
insure the changes were saved.

http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2003/20031002.htm for more info
about
saving changes

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Diane,
Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a
shortcut
be a better option? Why? I am opening it from an opened appointment.

I tried the method you suggested and it seemed to work. I dont know
much
about Windows Media Services so I am a little hesitant but if that is
the
only solution, okay!



:

Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file, are
you
opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try this
method:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2005/20050105.htm - it should
open
the
original file.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought it
would
be
a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook appointment
and
make
it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be reminded
to
update
the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file
(excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the
file
I
originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a
copy
of
it
that lives in the OLK2B86 folder.

If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If
not,
maybe
there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I update
the
file
at least once daily.

Thanks!
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I wish :) We're all volunteers, helping other users learn how to use the
program we all love (and hate :)).

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
This is why they pay you the big bucks. Thanks for your help!

Diane Poremsky said:
AFAIK, there is no information about the media player option - it's
actually
intended for 'live meetings' and opening a file locally is just a hack
someone thought to try.

I.e., if someone sends you request for an online meeting, you can enter
the
url and the proper program opens automatically, saving you a few clicks.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Vicky said:
Thank you. Can you point me in a direction to learn more about online
meetings and the media player option?

:

When you use the actual file, how you open the attachment makes a
difference
in whether you are using a copy or the original and how you close the
items
makes a difference in if the changes save to the attachment. Using the
media
player option and keeping a copy of the file on the hard drive is
better
to
insure the changes were saved.

http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2003/20031002.htm for more info
about
saving changes

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






Diane,
Thank you for your response. I am using the actual file. Would a
shortcut
be a better option? Why? I am opening it from an opened
appointment.

I tried the method you suggested and it seemed to work. I dont know
much
about Windows Media Services so I am a little hesitant but if that
is
the
only solution, okay!



:

Are you using a shortcut or the actual file? If the actual file,
are
you
opening it from the preview or opened appointment? Finally, try
this
method:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2005/20050105.htm - it should
open
the
original file.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






I would like to update an Excel file on a daily basis. I thought
it
would
be
a good idea to create a link to the file in an outlook
appointment
and
make
it a recrruring appointment, that way each day I woudl be
reminded
to
update
the file. Problem is, when I click the link, it opens the file
(excelfile(6).xls) with a number after it. It is not opening the
file
I
originally put into my appointment (which lives in My Docs but a
copy
of
it
that lives in the OLK2B86 folder.

If you can tell me how to make this stop happening, terrific. If
not,
maybe
there is a better solution you could think of to make sure I
update
the
file
at least once daily.

Thanks!
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