Reference13r2:Concept myAPPs Search in local-Outlook Contacts

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Requirements

  • Microsoft Office Outlook
  • PBX Version 13r2
  • myAPPs Windows launcher version 13r2
  • configured MAPI profile in Outlook (connection to Exchange Account)

Configuration

By default the feature is enabled. It can be deactivated in the myAPPs-Windows-launcher settings.

Search Attributes

Forward search is performed for firstname and/or lastname in all exchange accounts. Reverse lookup is done on normalized CGPN.

Result Attributes

Following attributes within Outlook are displayed upon name search (if available):

  • OFFICE_TELEPHONE_NUMBER
  • OFFICE2_TELEPHONE_NUMBER
  • HOME_TELEPHONE_NUMBER
  • HOME2_TELEPHONE_NUMBER
  • MOBILE_TELEPHONE_NUMBER
  • BUSINESS_FAX_NUMBER

Troubleshooting

Tracing and logging

In the tracing folder you will find logfiles named "myAppsOutlookSearch-*.txt"

Search in public contacts

Note: evaluated by partner

When searching public contacts is not possible, check following settings:

  • Open Outlook account settings
  • Edit user account, step to 'more settings', select tab 'Advanced'
  • Activate "Download public folder favourites"
  • Add the public folder within favourites
  • Restart Outlook
  • Outlook synchronises the contacts
  • Restart myApps

Known limitations

  • Works only with windows launcher and so Windows compliant only.
  • Search is done in all accessible directories. Any access restrictions need to be set via Exchange.

Related Articles

Reference13r2:LocalPhoneBookAccess