OL97: Using Schedule+ as the Primary Calendar in Outlook 97

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In a mixed environment consisting of Outlook and Schedule+ 95 and/or Schedule+ 1.0 users, all users can exchange meeting request messages and share free/busy status with each other. However, many Outlook capabilities go beyond those of Schedule+ 95 and Schedule+ 1.0. Outlook users should be aware that their coworkers who are still using Schedule+ 95 or Schedule+ 1.0 may not be able to view or use some of the messaging or calendar information the same way another Outlook user can.

Although Outlook, Schedule+ 95, and Schedule+ 1.0 offer a high level of interoperability for basic calendar and group scheduling functions, the differences can affect more advanced levels of access to other calendars. Using the option to "Use Schedule+ 95 as my primary calendar" is one method of allowing a group of users to modify each other's schedules seamlessly. Continuing to use Schedule+ for calendar functions during the transition period ensures the retention of the same level of interoperability that existed before the upgrade to Outlook.

To enable the option to use Schedule+ as the primary calendar:

1. In Microsoft Outlook, on the Tools menu, click Options.
2. On the Calendar tab, click to select "Use Schedule+ 95 as my primary calendar."

Enabling this option adds a button for starting Schedule+ 95 to the Outlook toolbar. The Outlook calendar is no longer used.

NOTE: The option to use Schedule+ 95 for the primary calendar is only available if Schedule+ 95 is installed and working on the computer before you install Outlook. Alone, the Outlook Setup program does not install enough of the Schedule+ 95 file set to enable its operation, and this option will be dimmed.