Outlook98 - Opening Word File

[SHardy]

I have an Outlook98 application for which I am putting together a new print function. In order to get
a presentable print, I have set up a Word97 template and I am passing the field values to a document
based on this template.

I have been working with the template in one of my network folders. However, this will be required by
people in many locations, using different servers. I'd rather not have to distribute the template and
instruct people to place it in specific directories.

What I would like to do is publish the template into one of the public Exchange folders, and start a
document based on this template.

I have been using this method to create the document previously:

Set oDoc = oWordApp.Documents.Add("C:\Filename.dot&quot

What would I need to do to use the template in the public folder?

 

[SHardy]

As an alternative, just incase it's not possible for Word to use a template from an Exchange folder, is there a way I code do the following from my Outlook code:

1) Copy the Word template file from the Exchange folder to the root of the local drive.
2) Create the document based on the template on the local drive.
3) Discard the new document without saving.
4) Delete the template from the local drive.

This, also, would ensure that ALL users:
1) Have access to the template.
2) Are always using the latest template, in the event ofany amendments.

 

[SHardy]

Have boshed something together using my alternative method:

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Set MyNameSpace = Application.GetNameSpace("MAPI&quot
Set MainPublicFolder = MyNameSpace.Folders("Public Folders&quot
Set AllPublicFolders = MainPublicFolder.Folders("All Public Folders&quot
Set PublicCCFolder = AllPublicFolders.Folders("JMC - IT Change Control&quot
Set PrintTemplate = PublicCCFolder.Items("Change Control Record.dot&quot

PrintTemplate.Attachments.Item(1).SaveAsFile "C:\Change Control Record.dot"
Set oWordDoc = oWordApp.Documents.Add("C:\Change Control Record.dot&quot
oWordDoc.Unprotect
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Seems to do the trick, but if any one can help with the original question it would be most appreciated.