-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Creating Form Outlook Express

On 8 Jun 2005 at 11:25, Paul Tipton wrote:
> I would like to convert a paper work order system over to a computer
> form through Outlook Express email. I understand that a work order
> request form can be created in Outlook Express. The intended purpose
> of the system would allow staff at each school to type in maintenance
> requests on a preset form, It would be sent to the site administrator
> for approval and then forwarded to the maintenance operations
> computer.


Hi, Paul,

I get the impression that you want to do this with HTML mail; but 
that may not be the best approach. Not everybody has a mail client 
set to display HTML mail; due to the danger of virus infection. From 
that standpoint, you would be better off either...

(1) restricting yourself to creating a plain-text email, 
incorporating the form in the message body as best you can

(2) sending out a blank e-mail, with the form included as an 
attachment (e.g. a Word document, an RTF document, or similar)

...or...

(3) Creating a small, private website containing only a javascript 
form, which users could visit. The information would then get posted 
to your e-mail address when they click "Submit", or whatever.

Anyway, just some food for thought.

Faustus



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