Outlook 2000 and FileMaker 5.0

[jfrick]

Help! I'm developing a database in MS-Access that creates new work order records via Outlook custom forms. I started out using Access and hated Filemaker when I was forced to learn it at my new job. Three years later I now realize that Filemaker is much easier to work with and has few limitations. Does anyone know how I can create a record in FileMaker via Outlook custom forms?

[IdealData]

Why are you using Outlook to drive a database of any description ?

Is it because you would need the Access licence for each machine, but Outlook is effectively free ?

[jfrick]

We want the user to fill out description and location info on what needs servicing and send that info via email (Outlook). Then we have their correct email address.

[leahbrooks]

I would recommend using a FileMaker script to send email. The Send mail script step opens a new message using Outlook, and you can designate fields in FMP to be part of the subject or body of the email.

[Anatoli]

With plugin you can have FM performing like full email client. Each received email is just new record