> One would think this was a simple thing that could be added easily. Without
> this feature the app is virtually useless. This function is in almost every
> basic CRM solution. Not being able to link a contact name to an appointment
> is just, well a big oversite and needs to be rectified.
> Thanks,
> Joel
>
> "Mukesh Agarwal [MSFT]" wrote:
>
> > Not the convenient solution, but you can open the appointment and click Link
> > To Record button on the form. It will show you the business contact it is
> > linked to.
> >
> > I have noted your suggestion as a feature improvement.
> >
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> > Mukesh Agarwal [MSFT]
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http://blogs.msdn.com/bcm> >
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> > "functioning funk" <functioningfunk[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > message news:6C1ADE30-467B-4D96-8CB1-B202BB18DCC2[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > >I am using OUTLOOK 2007 WITH BCM.
> > > I cannot figure out how to schedule an appointment with a contact (either
> > > from CONTACTS OR BCM) and have it show up on my calendar WITH the contact
> > > name. I always have to type the contact name....I think it should show
> > > WITHOUT my having to type it...I have moved from ACT to OUTLOOK 2007. ACT
> > > always put the CONTACT NAME in my calendar space without my typing it. I
> > > have
> > > approached this by first pulling up the contact, then scheduling an
> > > activity.
> > > I have tried linking in different ways...??? I DO NOT ALWAYS WISH TO SEND
> > > THE
> > > CONTACT AN EMAIL. I just want the contact name to show in the
> > > calendar...for
> > > example:
> > >
> > > I want to schedule a meeting with ONE CONTACT...say ABC company. I pull up
> > > the "schedule a meeting" menu available from several places (righ click in
> > > calendar, menu in BCM, etc) I type in "meeting to discuss April plans" I
> > > save
> > > and close. Next month in my calendar, I see I have a meeting on the
> > > 4th...I
> > > double click on the meeting and do not know who it is with. This does not
> > > seem helpful.
> > >
> > > I also do not want to make linking and tasks a two or three step process.
> > > I
> > > would like to open a contact...see the history in detail and schedule an
> > > appt
> > > all in one place....MUCH LIKE I ONCE DID WITH ACT!
> > >
> > > Come on...give me what i need!!
> > > --
> > > functioning funk
> > >
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