OL97: Converting ECCO Files to OutlookLast reviewed: February 5, 1998Article ID: Q164046 |
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SUMMARYThis article provides information on known issues concerning the conversion of files from NetManage ECCO Pro to Microsoft Outlook 97. ECCO Pro is manufactured by NetManage, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
MORE INFORMATIONTo import an ECCO Pro file into Outlook, you must have ECCO Pro installed on your computer. The import and export converter for ECCO Pro in the Microsoft Office 97 ValuPack, supports ECCO Pro versions 3.0, 3.01, and 3.02. To import an ECCO file from a version other than those above, do the following:
Cannot Convert When Running Outlook 97 from CD-ROMIf you run Outlook from a CD-ROM, you cannot import from ECCO Pro even if you install the converter from the Microsoft Office 97 ValuPack. To use the ECCO Pro converter, you must run Outlook from your hard drive or a network.
Converting When Running Outlook 97 from a Networked ComputerIf you run Outlook from a networked computer, your network administrator must complete the following steps so that you can import information from ECCO Pro:
Steps to Import an ECCO Pro File
Manually Map ECCO Fields to Outlook FieldsSome ECCO fields are built-in and others may be user-defined. The built-in fields may automatically map to the proper Outlook fields but the user-defined ones will not. It is always necessary to verify the mapping to assure each ECCO field is going to the appropriate Outlook field (step 6, above).
Undated TasksECCO Tasks that have no To-Do date will not be imported into Outlook.
Percent Complete and Status FieldsIf the ECCO file has a numeric, user-defined field that contains the percent complete, that field will import properly into Outlook's % Complete field. The Outlook Status field will be translated based upon the following ECCO information: ECCO To-Do Date ECCO % Complete Outlook % Complete Outlook Status --------------- --------------- ------------------ --------------
In Future none or < 100% Copied In Progress In Past any value Copied Late (Red) Any date 100 % Copied Complete No Date any value ------- Record not imported ------ REFERENCESFor additional information on ECCO conversion issues, see the Microsoft Office 97 Resource Kit, available for viewing on the Microsoft Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/orkNOTE: Because the Microsoft Web site is constantly updated, the site address may change without notice. If this occurs, link to the Microsoft home page at the following address:
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