I am using outlook on an exchange server. Can I leave a copy of messages on server and import them into filemaker or do I need to use a plugin.

I am developing a salesman task manager that will track his clients, contacts and tasks related to those contacts. I would like to have a portal on my client detail layout where he can scroll through any emails related to the client.

I have created a notes field that is timestamped and searchable, but to put emails in there would require cut and paste. I would like to have a table that has all emails to and from my salesman and then use the portal to show emails related to his clientname or clientcompany.

Any guidance?

There is a pluign which is installed in Outlook that can save outlook mails to FileMaker records. There is enough flexibility to define your own match keys and the data to be transferred.

You can find this plugin at the following address:

http://www.g2-software.com/G2MailRecorder.asp