MIE Software Support Note

Subject:

Updated: Setting up MS Outlook for interface with the Summit Suite of Software

Applies To: All Products
Date: 17 January 2006

 

There are 3 steps you need complete to successfully setup MS Outlook to interface with the Summit Suite of Software.

  1. Ensure MS Outlook has been installed with all required features
  2. Locate your Windows Messaging Profile
  3. Test the sending of emails from your Summit Suite of Software

Ensure MS Outlook has been installed with all required features
The Summit Suite of Software requires the use of a fully MAPI compliant messaging system to send and process e-mails - e.g. Microsoft Outlook

It is necessary for MS Outlook to have the following:
  1. MS Outlook needs to be installed in Corporate or Workgroup mode not Internet Mail Only mode.
  2. MS Outlook needs to have installed Collaboration Data Objects (CDO).

The following table indicates with a that the features are normally installed automatically as part of standard MS Outlook installation. The features marked with a need to be installed by you. You will require your Microsoft Office or Outlook CDs.

 
Corporate or Workgroup Mode
Collaboration Data Objects
Microsoft Outlook 97
Microsoft Outlook 98
Microsoft Outlook 2000
Microsoft Outlook 2002
N/A
Microsoft Outlook 2003
N/A
Microsoft Outlook 2007
N/A

CORPORATE OR WORKGROUP MODE

Step 1 - Check current set up
* Open MS Outlook
* Select HELP then ABOUT MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
* Under the wording "Microsoft Outlook 98" or "Microsoft Outlook 2000" will be either Internet Mail Only or Corporate or Workgroup.

e.g..

For more information on how to tell what installation type you have - click here.

Step 2 - Switch from Internet Mail Only to Corporate or Workgroup mode

MS Outlook 98 - click here

MS Outlook 2000 - click here

For more information on the different installation types - click here.
For more information on switching from one installation type to another click here.

COLLABORATION DATA OBJECTS (CDO)

MS Outlook 2000 / 2002
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
  3. In the list, click Microsoft Office 2000/ 2002 or Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002, and then click Add/Remove or Change
  4. Click Add or Remove Features.
  5. Click the plus sign (+) next to Microsoft Outlook for Windows to open it.
  6. Locate Collaboration Data Objects - it may have a red cross
  7. Click on the down arrow next to the cross and select the Run From My Computer option
    You may be asked for your Microsoft Office or Outlook CDs at this point.
MS Outlook 2003
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
  3. In the list, click Microsoft Office 2003 and then click Add/Remove or Change
  4. Click Add or Remove Features - Next.
  5. Tick the box 'Choose advanced customisation of application' - Next
  6. Click the plus sign (+) next to Microsoft Outlook for Windows to open it.
  7. Locate Collaboration Data Objects - it may have a red cross
  8. Click on the down arrow next to the cross and select the Run From My Computer option
    You may be asked for your Microsoft Office or Outlook CDs at this point.
MS Outlook 2007
  1. Click Here to download Collaboration Data Objects 1.2.1 from MIE Software Downloads Page
  2. Click on the 'File to Download - ExchangeCdo.MSI' to begin downloading Collaboration Data Objects 1.2.1
  3. A dialog box will open asking you to select Run, Save or Cancel
  4. Select Run
    5.
  5. ExchangeCdo.MSI will be downloaded to your temporary folder
  6. Select Run on the following dialog box to complete the download.
  7. Continue to the following steps to Locate your Windows Messaging Profile and Test the Sending of Emails from your Summit Suite of Software

Locate your Windows Messaging Profile
In laymen's terms, the Windows Messaging Profile is the password that opens the lines of communication between the Summit Software, Windows Messaging and Microsoft Outlook.

To locate the Profile, take the following steps:

  1. Open the Control Panel (Click on the Start button then select Settings)
  2. Double click on the Mail or Mail/Fax icon
  3. Click on the Show Profiles button and write down the Messaging Profile displayed (example below)

Test the sending of emails from your Summit Suite of Software

  1. Open Summit and go to the Personal Details / People screen
  2. Type in your name and email address
  3. Double click on your email address and the Email Details screen will appear
  4. Type yourself a message and ensure that the Windows Messaging Profile recorded is the same as the Profile found in Step 2. If it isn't then type in the correct Profile.
  5. Attach a document. Anything will do eg. MS Word Document.
  6. Click the Send button

You have been successful if the message sent can be found in the Outbox or Sent Items folder in MS Outlook.

Troubleshooting: Review support note for Sending bulk e-mails without delay - MS Outlook 2000, 2002 (XP) and 2003

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