Outlook "Task" Functionality in an Access DB

[Capo]

I want to incorporate an Outlook like "task" function in a DB I am creating. Essentially, I want to enable users to be able to create tasks with due dates where they can check on a due-dates and progress of each task when needed.

Additionally, I want to enable the functionality where the users can "flag" certain records in the DB with a follow-up date which can in turn be tracked by the task system.

I have a few different approaches in my mind, but I was wondering what you all thought? Also, if there are some examples out there with something simliar to this that would be great too.

Thanks!

 

[KeithG]

Why don't you tell us your approaches and we will make suggestions. Your question is too broad so I don't think you will get an answer. No offense.

 

[GaryPanic]

I want to incorporate an Outlook like "task" function in a DB I am creating. Essentially, I want to enable users to be able to create tasks with due dates where they can check on a due-dates and progress of each task when needed.

Additionally, I want to enable the functionality where the users can "flag" certain records in the DB with a follow-up date which can in turn be tracked by the task system.

I have a few different approaches in my mind, but I was wondering what you all thought? Also, if there are some examples out there with something simliar to this that would be great too.

Thanks!

Why - if Outlook does it- use outlook and patch your record into outlook

but if you want to you can I have in my draft system a diary function
and this has on it
date
action
memo
status
and tied to PK in my main table
this will do what you want but I build mine for a different reason - if you are wanting Outlook function use outlook - its pretty good at what it does - stable and everyone knows how to use it
you will be building something that you will have to train others on ..increase your d/b size and function ...etc

 

[GaryPanic]

Keith has been a lot more polite than I - but same point really

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