Save a copy of all messages as Word Document

K

KIDD_T

Trying to figure a way to automatically save a copy of every incoming and
outgoing message as a Word document on a shared network directory. This
would be similar to the built-in archiving feature, but would not store it as
a proprietary .pst file, but in a more generic format (.doc, .rtf, .txt,
etc). It would also not rely on the internal folders of Outlook but would be
able to save to designated local or network directory.

I know that Outlook allows this manually with the "Save As" feature, but
only for a single file at a time, and there appears to be no way to automate
it.

I'm hoping that there is some internal functionality that I don't know about
because I want to avoid monkeying with macros or even batches. It's a hassle
with our network security.

Thanks.
 
G

Gordon

KIDD_T said:
Trying to figure a way to automatically save a copy of every incoming and
outgoing message as a Word document on a shared network directory.
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can I ask what the purpose of this is?
 
K

KIDD_T

We use a third party document management tool for controlling and archiving
all correspondence, be it mail, Word docs, spreadsheets, PPT presentations,
etc. I need to have mail messages saved in a directory this program can
access so that they can be migrated in when time allows. The internal
Outlook folders (Inbox, Personal Folders, etc) won't allow me the kind of
control needed for this.

Also, while messages are in limbo waiting for that migration to happen, they
can be easily accessible by all employees since people here are all ready
familiar with shared drives. ALL other correspondence is saved in that
fashion and I need mail to be treated similarly.

In the past I have had to drag'n'drop groups of messages from every
individual Outlook folder to a shared drive. This is just too
time-consuming. I need to automate that process at the user-end when mail is
sent or received, and I need it to be hands-free for my users.

Hope there is a solution out there. Thanks.
 
K

KIDD_T

I made a mistake earlier. I don't *need* the messages in .doc format, I
would actually prefer them in .msg format.

Sorry for the mix-up.
 
D

Did you manage to resolve this issue?

KIDD_T said:
I made a mistake earlier. I don't *need* the messages in .doc format, I
would actually prefer them in .msg format.

Sorry for the mix-up.
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