Problem with exported distribution lists and Outlook 2003

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bruno.robin

Hi all,

I've defined several distribution lists in my "Contacts" folder, some
of them containing other distribution lists defined by me too. That
way I can build hierarchical distribution lists. All is working fine
for me.

I've shared my distribution lists. When someone uses a distribution
list that contains another one then the included list is not expanded
although all is OK if this sub-list is used alone.

Is there a way to make all that working or is it a known limitation of
Outlook 2003 that doesn't support the export of super-lists containing
sub-lists?

Thanks for your help.
 
Importing and exporting DLs is always an iffy proposition and frankly, I am surprised that your DLs survived export at all. Simply send your DL to your co-worker using an RTF formatted message into which you attach your DL using Insert->Item. This may work but no guarantees.

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After furious head scratching, (e-mail address removed) asked:

| Hi all,
|
| I've defined several distribution lists in my "Contacts" folder, some
| of them containing other distribution lists defined by me too. That
| way I can build hierarchical distribution lists. All is working fine
| for me.
|
| I've shared my distribution lists. When someone uses a distribution
| list that contains another one then the included list is not expanded
| although all is OK if this sub-list is used alone.
|
| Is there a way to make all that working or is it a known limitation of
| Outlook 2003 that doesn't support the export of super-lists containing
| sub-lists?
|
| Thanks for your help.
 
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