XCLN: How to Allow File Attachments in EFD Forms (183774)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Client 4.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Client 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client 4.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client 5.0
This article was previously published under Q183774

SYMPTOMS

You cannot insert an attachment in an e-form that was created via Microsoft Exchange Forms Designer (EFD). When you compose a message using the form, the File option under the Insert menu is unavailable (grayed out) and nothing happens when you click on the Insert File icon on the toolbar.

WORKAROUND

To allow file attachments in Microsoft EFD, you need to create a RichEntry field and give the field the Reference Name of MAPI_Body_Custom. To do this, perform the following steps (Note, these steps are also described in online Help and in the "Application Designer's Guide"):

  1. Open a project or create a new form in EFD.
  2. Click the RichEntry field in the Toolbox, and then click the location on the Form window where you want to place the field.
  3. Double-click the RichEntry field to open the properties.
  4. In the Reference Name list box, click the General tab and select MAPI_Body_Custom. Only a RichEntry field named MAPI_Body_Custom will allow file attachments. When you give the MAPI_Body_Custom name to a RichEntry field, the "Allow Multiple Lines" and "Allow File Attachments" properties are automatically checked in the Format tab.
  5. Save and Install the e-form to the desired location. The choices to insert a file will now be available.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB183774
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