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MSOUTLOOK TASK simulate

DDF
I am looking to create an app that works like the task feature in MSOUTLOOK. I want to incorporate a calendar in this app as well. I want to be able to enter some data in a and simulate a reminder. I also want to have this run as a service and place it in the system tray? Any ideas?
Thanks...
Nov 20 '05 #1
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Cor
Hi DDF,

Start with describing your database information,
Make a form, use the controls which are provided.
Use the datetime picker and the month date control
A nice treeview for the appointments
A nice listview for the details
A nice textbox for some extra information

Why would you start direct as a service or do you want to build something as Exchange Server?
I think it is better to start with the basics
That form you need anyhow

Just a thought

Cor

Nov 20 '05 #2
Hi DDF,

That's a tremendously broad question. Do you want us to design it for you?

All of the things that you are after are possible but we would only be
able to help you sort out specific problems along the way.

You've got:
1 works like the task feature in MSOUTLOOK.
2 a calendar
3 enter data and simulate a reminder
4 run this as a service and
5 run this from the system tray

4 and 5 are details that should be left till much later as they have
little to do with the major functionality.

1, 2 and 3 need to be thought about and described in greater detail. What
will they look like and how will the User interact with them is a start.

For 2, I would recommend creating a Calendar which consists of
UserControls. This has, in fact, been covered in a thread in this newsgroup.
Search for the word Calendar.

Do you want to be more specific about how we can help?

Regards,
Fergus
Nov 20 '05 #3
* "DDF" <mr*****@optonline.net> scripsit:
I also want to have this run as a service and place
it in the system tray?* Any ideas?*


You will have to write a client application with the user interface
which communicates with the service. In this application you can use a
NotifyIcon to create the icon in the "system tray".

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Nov 20 '05 #4
DDF,
As the others have suggested.

Are you having trouble with designing internally how the app should work.

Or are you having trouble with visually designing how the app should look?

For calendar & grid controls that mimic Outlook visually very well, check
out Janus Systems GridEx controls. http://www.janusys.net/janus/library/.
Alternatively you can use the built-in controls also. Or you can write your
own custom control.

As for internally how to design it, would require lessons on design, or
actual design, which none of us really have time for, unless of course you
are willing to pay us high $ consulting fees. :-)

What I would consider doing is defining a Task class, each Task would have
one or more Date properties. When displayed in the calendar, each task would
go on the respective day. For reminder, you will need to have a routine,
that looks at all your tasks, finding the ones with that are currently due.

Of course the above does not even touch on where the tasks should be stored
between each execution of the program...

Hope this helps
Jay
"DDF" <mr*****@optonline.net> wrote in message
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I am looking to create an app that works like the task feature in
MSOUTLOOK. I want to incorporate a calendar in this app as well. I want to
be able to enter some data in a and simulate a reminder. I also want to
have this run as a service and place it in the system tray? Any ideas?
Thanks...
Nov 20 '05 #5

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