NameSpace.OpenSharedItem method (Outlook)
Opens a shared item from a specified path or URL.
Syntax
expression. OpenSharedItem( _Path_ )
expression An expression that returns a 'NameSpace' object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path | Required | String | The path or URL of the shared item to be opened. |
Return value
An Object representing the appropriate Outlook item for the shared item.
Remarks
This method is used to open iCalendar appointment (.ics) files, vCard (.vcf) files, and Outlook message (.msg) files. The type of object returned by this method depends on the type of shared item opened, as described in the following table.
| Shared item type | Outlook item |
|---|---|
| iCalendar appointment (.ics) file | AppointmentItem |
| vCard (.vcf) file | ContactItem |
| Outlook message (.msg) file | Type corresponds to the type of the item that was saved as the .msg file |
Note
This method does not support iCalendar calendar (.ics) files. To open iCalendar calendar files, you can use the OpenSharedFolder method of the NameSpace object.
See also
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