Connect FileMaker to Outlook
In this course you will learn how to install, configure and develop robust solutions giving you the skills necessary to build a direct connection from FileMaker to Microsoft Outlook.
Stuart and Marc explain the benefits of the course.
Welcome!
FREE PREVIEWCourse Overview
FREE PREVIEWAbout Stuart Hite / Productive Computing
FREE PREVIEWHow To Use This Course
FREE PREVIEWImportant: Watch this lesson if you are using FileMaker Pro Advanced 17 or Higher
Exchange vs Outlook
Course Version History
FREE PREVIEWSetting the Stage
Outlook Setup
Download, Install, and Register the Outlook Manipulator plug-in
FREE PREVIEWThe First Script you MUST Have
Introduction to Folders
The Second Script you MUST Have (Working with Folders)
Extracting Folder Data
Summary and Homework
Setup (More info and Links)
FREE PREVIEWSample Download File
Mac Template
FREE PREVIEWOutlook Contacts Overview
Standard Contact Push part 1
Standard Contact Push part 2
Standard Contact Push part 3
Standard Push with Outlook ID
Standard Pull One wID
Delete an Outlook Contact with FileMaker
Push a set of Contacts
Pull Set w/ IDs to FileMaker from Outlook
Pull All Contacts from Outlook
Contact Summary and Homework
Sample FileMaker File
Outlook Calendar Overview
Standard Push Calendar part 1
Standard Push Calendar part 2
Pull Calendar wID
Delete Calendar Event
Push and Pull Calendar Sets
Calendar Advanced Applications
Calendar Summary and Homework
Sample FileMaker File
Outlook Mail Overview
Mail Methods and Table
Send Mail Shortcut
Mail Send Long Version
Mail Pull All
Delete Mail
Draft Messages
Mail Advanced Applications
Mail Summary and Homework
Sample FileMaker File
Outlook Tasks Overview
Task Push, Pull, Delete
Sample FileMaker File
$299.00 / year
Entire University Bundle
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can learn how to perform integrations between FileMaker and Outlook using the Outlook Manipulator plug-in just by using our free tools, such as our Developer's Guide and Functions Guide (over 75 pages of documentation) and the plug-in demo file. However, this course was created to significantly save you time - especially if you've never done anything like this before. This course will track your progress and train you step-by-step, even if this is your first time using a plug-in. There are a great many people who prefer to learn by way of video training versus reading documentation or reverse engineering demo files. We see this method of training as a growing trend on how people prefer (and now expect) to learn.
The FileMaker to Outlook course is designed for beginner through advanced FileMaker developers and it's not required that you know anything about plug-ins. We recommend that you know how to work with relationships and scripts before signing up. There are plenty of courses online to learn the basics of FileMaker. A great benefit of the video course is being able to pause, rewind, or reference any section over and over as needed. In addition, there is a downloadable sample FileMaker file in the course that can help you to understand the content.
You could take the course using nothing more than a 30-day demo of the Outlook Manipulator plug-in. However, it would be far more convenient to use a fully licensed version of the Outlook Manipulator. Ultimately, any user who plans on doing Outlook integrations from their own desktop will need a fully licensed version of the plug-in. Note: the demo expires after 30 days and also becomes disabled after 2 hours of continuous use. You can reset the hourly clock by quitting FileMaker and getting back in.
The course will be an ever-evolving offering that starts with the basics at first and then later, throughout each year, more content will be added.
This course will be continuously evolving, updating and improving. We realize that some will want to keep their subscription renewed every year for continual reference, new content and lessons on updated plug-in features.
Most of the concepts are very similar for each part of Outlook. However, the course is structured to be viewed in consecutive order from start to finish by building on principles from previous lessons. Each module covers specifics for that category as well as advanced applications that can apply to all sections.
Yes and no. All questions will be read by the instructor where a determination will be made if help can be provided immediately (for free) or if the issue involves a much more labor intense answer therefore possibly requiring paid support. In general, help is always available from Productive Computing to answer the simplest question or to go further by providing professional consultation or even assist with the full integration. It has been our experience that it's not unusual for even the most advanced developers to ask for a helping hand every now and again.