OL98: Converting SideKick Files to Outlook 98 (181404)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q181404

SUMMARY

This article discusses known issues concerning the conversion of files from Starfish Sidekick versions 2.0 and 95 to Microsoft Outlook 98.

MORE INFORMATION

Two different Outlook converters are supplied for the two different versions of Sidekick, Sidekick for Windows 2.0 and Sidekick 95. It is important that you choose the proper converter for the version of the file being converted.

To Import a Sidekick File

  1. On the Outlook File menu, click Import and Export.
  2. Click "Import from another program or file", and click Next.
  3. Click to select "Sidekick for Windows 2.0" or Sidekick 95 and click Next.
  4. Click Browse, navigate to the Sidekick file to be imported and click Next.

    NOTE: If multiple Sidekick files are found in the selected folder, all the files will be displayed in the Import a File dialog box. You must click to select those file names you wish to import.
  5. Click to select "Import '<filename>' into '<foldername>'" and click Finish.

Field Mapping Notes

  • All Sidekick address fields are mapped to Outlook Business Address fields
  • Sidekick's Internet field maps to the Outlook Email field.
  • Sidekick Recurring Appointments are converted as individual appointments in Outlook.
For more information about Field Mapping in Outlook 98 please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge base:

182728 OL98: Field Mapping for Importing Not Available

Sidekick is manufactured by Starfish, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/1999
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