Adding a Local Open option on File Menu Bar - Office XP 2003

[Jean Pereira]

We use a doc management system so when users click on open, it integrates
with that and lists documents on our databases.

We need also to be able to open items stored locally on a users pc or in
another location which the doc management systems doesn't cover.

We have it on XP 2002 but I can't work out where it's coming from because
the macro path has been replaced with Local Open.

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give.

Jean Pereira

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Jean-

Just so I'm clear, are you saying that no matter how a user issues the Open
Command (File>Open, Toolbar Open Button, or Ctrl+O) it is being intercepted
by some code that redirects to a special list of documents rather than the
regular Open dialog box? If so, the 'fix' will probably have to be made
within that code or have it reassigned to another trigger (such as a custom
button or menu command).

If the code has actually been assigned to a custom command that 'looks' like
the Open command, you can simply go to Tools>Customize and on the Commands
page and add the default Open command back to the Menu/toolbar. It can also
be renamed and/or assigned a different icon while there.

HTH |:>)

 

[Jean Pereira]

Thanks very much. I think you're right in that the File Open instruction is
redirected to the doc management system. I tried putting on the open command
but it takes me to the doc management system. I will get our consultant to
look at it but thanks anyway.

 

[CyberTaz]

You're certainly welcome- just sorry there wasn't a simpler solution.

Regards |:>)