Microsoft KB Archive/183897

= OL98: Restrict Method Doesn't Work with GetSharedDefaultFolder =

Article ID: 183897

Article Last Modified on 2/26/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q183897



SYMPTOMS
In the Microsoft Outlook 98 object model, you use the Restrict method to retrieve a subset of items from a delegated folder, but all of the items in the folder are returned.



CAUSE
In order for the Restrict method to work with a delegated folder, you must be retrieving appointments from a shared calendar and you must use the IncludeRecurrences and Sort methods to make sure that all of the appointments are retrieved.

If you use the Restrict method on other folder types, such as a delegated contacts folder, the Restrict method will not function correctly.



WORKAROUND
If the Restrict method is not functioning based on your solution's need, you can use the Find and FindNext methods to retrieve items one at a time.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Outlook 98.



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The Restrict method is used to return a subset of a collection of items based on certain criteria.

The GetSharedDefaultFolder method is used to gain access to someone else's folder after they have given you delegate access to their folder.

The Restrict method does function correctly when used on your own folder or a Microsoft Exchange public folder.

The following Microsoft Visual Basic or Visual Basic for Applications automation code illustrates how the Restrict method can work with a delegated Calendar folder.

Sub Bug Set ol = New Outlook.Application Set olns = ol.GetNamespace("MAPI") Set MyRecip = olns.CreateRecipient("John Smith") MyRecip.Resolve Set MyFolder = olns.GetSharedDefaultFolder(MyRecip, olFolderCalendar) Set MyItems = MyFolder.Items MyItems.Sort "[Start]" MyItems.IncludeRecurrences = True MyClause = "[Subject] = " & Chr(34) & "Christmas Day" & Chr(34) Set MyResItems = MyItems.Restrict(MyClause) MsgBox MyResItems.Count For Each MyItem In MyResItems MsgBox MyItem.Subject Next End Sub

