PC Win: Import, Export Folder Command Missing In File Menu

ID: Q154715


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mail for Windows, versions 3.2, 3.5


SYMPTOMS

When importing or exporting an MMF (Mail Message File) folder in the Mail client, the Export Folder and/or Import Folder options are missing from the File Menu.

The File Menu will contain only the following options: Open, Move, Copy, Delete, Save As, Save Attachment, Message Finder, New Folder, Folder Properties, Print, Print Setup, Exit, and Exit and Sign Out.


CAUSE

The Import and/or Export Folder MAPI command is missing from the [Custom Command] section of the MsMail.INI.


RESOLUTION

The [Custom Command] section of the MsMail.INI should appear as follows to allow the import and export of MMF folders. Add the following:

[Custom Commands]
IMEX=3.0;File;;10
EXF=3.0;File;&Export Folder...;11;IMPEXP.DLL;0;;Exports folders to a backup file;MSMAIL.HLP;2860
IMF=3.0;File;&Import Folder...;12;IMPEXP.DLL;1;;Imports folders from a backup file;MSMAIL.HLP;2861

Additional query words: 3.20 3.50

Keywords : MailPCWin
Version : WINDOWS:3.2,3.5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: November 6, 1999
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