The Blink plugin for Microsoft Outlook allows you to quickly upload (archive) an email from MS Outlook to Blink.
The plugin puts a small toolbar in Outlook when installed. The toolbar allows you to select a Contact / Enquiry / Client and archive the email against the chosen record/s in Blink.
How to install the plugin
You will be provided with a link to download a file called BlinkOutlookPluginSetup.msi, this file is the installation program. Save the.msi file to your desktop or a location that you will remember.
Ensure that Outlook is closed on your PC. You can not successfully install the plugin if you have Outlook open.
Double click on the .msi file, this will commence the installation process. You will be presented with a number of screens, follow the on-screen steps to complete the install.
If you get an error message see the "Pre-requisites" note below.
When the installer has completed open Outlook and you will notice a new toolbar - see picture below (the picture is from Outlook 2010 version, if you are running outlook 2007 it will look different to the picture below):
There will also be a new button on the email reading window - see picture below (Outlook 2010 version):
Pre-requisites: The add-in requires a standard Microsoft pre-requisite (the add-in uses Visual Studio Tools for Office). The installer will check for pre-requisites when installing and notify you if a pre-requisite is required. In the unlikely event that you will be required to install a pre-requisite then Blink will provide you with a download link for the pre-requisite installer – please contact us at support@thinkblink.com.au
You are now ready to set up the plugin to work.
Setting Up the Plugin
You will need to configure the add-in before you can start using it. Click on the Options button in the tool bar and a window will appear like below:
The email you received when you purchased the plugin will contain the information you need to complete the options box. Fill in the three fields then click on the Licence tab and a window will appear like below:
Now enter the User Name, Company Name and Licence Key into these fields. Click Save and your plugin is ready to use.
You can learn how to use the plugin by read this article here: Article: How to use the Microsoft Outlook Plugin
How to Uninstall the Add-In
Uninstall using the standard Windows program removal in Control Panel. The add-in will be called HatchITAddin2K7. Ensure that Outlook is closed before removing the add-in.