OL2000: Lotus Organizer Conversion Issues

ID: Q198137

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000

SUMMARY

This article describes how to convert files from Lotus Organizer to Microsoft Outlook and some of the problems you may encounter.


MORE INFORMATION

To import an Organizer file into Outlook, you must have the Organizer program installed on your computer. The Lotus Organizer Converters that come with Outlook are installed automatically during a typical setup.

Three different Outlook Converters are supplied for different versions of Organizer. One for versions 1.0 and 1.1, one for version 2.1, and one for version 97 (3.0). It is important that you choose the proper converter for the version of the file being converted.

NOTE: None of these supplied converters supports Lotus Organizer 2.0 files. Organizer 2.0 files can be exported as comma-delimited text files and imported into Outlook. In addition, a product named IntelliSync for Windows CE, can be used for direct-connect synchronization between a Windows CE based, handheld PC using Organizer 97, and another PC using Outlook.

When using Lotus Organizer 4.0 or higher, it is necessary to Export the data from Lotus Organizer to a Comma Separated Values file (.CSV). You may then Import the Comma Separated Values file (.CSV) into Outlook using the "Import from another Program or File" function of the Import/Export feature.

Please note that it will be necessary to correctly map the data fields in the Comma Separated Values file (.CSV) to the proper Outlook Contact fields using the Field Mapper.

Steps to Import an Organizer File

To import an Organizer file, follow these steps:

  1. On the File menu, click Import And Export.


  2. Click "Import from another program or file," and click Next.


  3. Click either Lotus Organizer 1.0, 1.1, or Lotus Organizer 2.1, or Lotus Organizer 97; then click Next.


  4. Type the import file name in the File To Import box, and click Next.


  5. Click Import "'<filename>' into '<foldername>'" and click Map Custom Fields (where <name> is the file or folder name you want to use).


  6. Map "<Organizer fieldname>" to "<Outlook fieldname>" and click OK. Finish the import.


Single Categories Imported

For those Organizer entries containing more than one category, only the first category in the list will be imported to Outlook.

Calls Not Imported

Organizer Call entries are not imported to Outlook.

Notes Not Imported

Organizer note entries are not imported to Outlook.

Planner Entries

Organizer Planner entries are imported as Appointments in the Outlook Calendar. Those spanning multiple days are imported as recurring appointments.

Repeated Events

Organizer Repeated Events are imported as a series of individual events in Outlook.


REFERENCES

Organizer is manufactured by Lotus, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

IntelliSync is manufactured by Puma Technology, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: ol2k

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbconversion IntpImEx
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: January 24, 2000
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