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Tasklynx

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Wed, 2005-06-15 09:47
Roger Harper
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Has anyone used the Tasklynx program by Critical Path Technologies? It appears to add a more advanced level of outlook integration into Project but I would like some real world feedback if anyone here has used it.

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Roger
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Thu, 2005-06-16 15:01
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Philip Jonker
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By the way Russell,

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Thu, 2005-06-16 14:53
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Philip Jonker
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There should not be a problem as it all revolves around databases
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Thu, 2005-06-16 14:49
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I think it is the task of Microsoft, as the programs are both from them
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Thu, 2005-06-16 14:47
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Hi Russell,

How about a bet on the tri-nations

For fun

Philip
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Thu, 2005-06-16 14:44
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Hi Philip,

What are you suggesting? Do you believe it is possible to integrate MSP with Outlook?

R
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Thu, 2005-06-16 14:36
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Hi guys,

I was called in to set up a system in 2000 to basically do what the website described. But thinking about it, I am probably wrong in the sense that MS outlook was not in existence then, hence the shared updating was done differently, via the internet. Much water has passed under the bridge in the last five years. The point is Primavera P3 which is a good program, but somewhat archaic, operates with MS outlook, so why cant the MS programs converse?
Lets check it out, and save the $99.99, otherwise I will dock up.

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Philip
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Thu, 2005-06-16 13:45
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Based upon what I have read re:MS Server, tasks are added to the Outlook Calndar with apparently limited functionality.

Perhaps Project Web Access might provide some solutions?

Roger
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Thu, 2005-06-16 13:34
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Philip - you suggest MSP integration with Outlook already exists - does it?

MSP2003 allows data from Outlook to be loaded into MSP - but there is no function within MSP that allows tasks to be sent to outlook. This functionality is available if you employ MSP server - but not on a stand-alone system. It seems odd to me that MS has not added this function. MSP is my main planning software while I use outlook for daily tasks - I plan in MSP and then have to cut and paste tasks into outlook - crazy!

Your thoughts?


R

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Thu, 2005-06-16 12:22
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Hi had a quick look at it, as far as I know this should already be available in MSP, don’t waste your $99.99, just check if I am right this facility was already in MSP 2000.
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Wed, 2005-06-15 14:24
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The website may be found via this link http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/EM011864561033.aspx

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Roger
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Wed, 2005-06-15 14:13
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Philip Jonker
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Let us know where you found this, then we may be able to comment
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