[Dba-office] Outlook custom form

[Brad Marks]

Susan,

We originally started with Outlook, but kept running into problems.  We spent a ton of time on this path. 

For us, using a "Command Line E-mailer" greatly simplified things.

Brad 



-----Original Message-----
From: Dba-office [mailto:dba-office-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 4:54 PM
To: dba-office at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: Re: [Dba-office] Outlook custom form

We need to track this through Outlook -- corporate rule. Thank you!

Susan H.

On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Brad Marks <bradm at blackforestltd.com>
wrote:

> Susan,
>
> I support a series of about 30 "Verification Reports" that are 
> automatically run at night in unattended mode.  These reports were 
> built with Access 2007.  They pull data from three data sources; SQL 
> Server, Firebird DB, and Pervasive DB.
>
> These reports are automatically e-mailed to select managers and 
> supervisors.  I use a "Command Line E-Mailer" called Febooti.  This 
> software costs about $80 and we are very pleased with it.
>
> I am not sure of your specific questions, but I think that what we are 
> doing is similar and I am willing to share any info that you would like.
>
> Brad
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dba-office [mailto:dba-office-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On 
> Behalf Of Susan Harkins
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 10:10 AM
> To: dba-office at databaseadvisors.com
> Subject: [Dba-office] Outlook custom form
>
> I'd like to create a custom order form that requires a small bit of 
> tracking. Here's the routine in a nutshell:
>
> User pulls up custom form and in body enters a list of items and 
> prices for ordering.
> User sends to manager for approval.
> Manager responds to sender with approval so user can make the purchase.
>
> Receipts must be itemized and turned in to accounting within 3 working 
> days. That's where the system falls apart. The managers have trouble 
> keeping up with these approvals and that 3-day requirement.
>
> Can I create a report that's sent to the manager every morning with a 
> list of receipts that are due to be turned in on that day -- 3 days 
> from the manager's approval.
>
> Seems like a simple request. Any guidance?
>
> Susan H.
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