How to Create an Outlook Appointment From FileMaker

FileMaker is database software that lets you complete your tasks on time. It includes features such as customized databases, network sharing and report tracking. To create your Outlook appointments, you need the Outlook Manipulator plug-in for your FileMaker software. It lets you exchange data through Microsoft Outlook's calendars, contacts, tasks, mail and notes. It is relatively simple to install and use on both programs.

Things You'll Need

• Outlook Manipulator file

Instructions

1. Download the Outlook Manipulator plug-in (see Resources). Save the file to your desktop. Double-click the file to follow the setup wizard.

2. Save the plug-in to your FileMaker folder. Restart your computer for it to recognize and program the newly installed plug-in.

3. Click "Start" and "All Programs." Double-click "FileMaker." Locate the Outlook Manipulator plug-in from the top of your FileMaker program.

4. Select the "Calendar" option. Create the day, date and time for your appointment. Click "Save As" and create a name for the file. It will save to your FileMaker folder.

5. Click "Start" and "All Programs." Click "Microsoft Office" and double-click "Microsoft Outlook." Point to "File" and "Open."

6. Click "Calendar." Select the calendar in your FileMaker folder. Click on it to open it in Outlook.

References

• FileMaker: Database management for Windows, Mac, and the web

Resources

• Productive Computing: Outlook Manipulator V5