Re: replacing Outlook forms

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From: Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook] (kenslovak_at_mvps.org)
Date: 06/24/04 

Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 08:52:04 -0400

You can start an application by using CreateObject, like for Word or Excel
for example. You can also run programs by using Windows Scripting or
Shell.Execute. You can also do things like connecting to a database using an
ADO Connection and execute code on the database. Lots of things you can do. 

-- 
Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm
"Pete" <p0911@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OIsQhVXWEHA.556@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Sue / Ken
>
> I take it from the example Ken gave from sue's book that I could
> theoretically fire off another application ????  -  that is to
automatically
> update some data elswhere .
>
> Pete

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