VSTO add-in for outlook - productive.io integration

Project Overview

The project was implemented at the request and in close collaboration with the Aestus team, ensuring precise implementation of their requirements and integration with the Productive.io platform. The goal is to develop a VSTO add-in for the Microsoft Outlook desktop version, enabling the conversion of emails into tasks on the Productive.io platform. The add-in was tested on Windows 10 and 11 systems and successfully uses the Productive API to implement all required functionalities.

Project Details

Goal

To enable Outlook users to efficiently create tasks on Productive.io directly from emails, using a custom side panel and validation messages.

Key Features

• Task Creation: A task creation icon appears in Outlook when an email is opened. Clicking it opens a side window for data entry.
• Data Validation: Checks if required fields are filled before creating a task.
• Email Content Input: Sender, subject, date, and email text are automatically entered into the task description on Productive.io.
• Multiple Tasks: Allows creating multiple tasks from a single email.
• Task Linking: A link to the created task is added to the email.

Technologies Used

• C# Programming Language and VSTO: Development of the add-in for the Outlook desktop version.
• Productive API: Integration for task creation and management.
• Windows 10 and 11: Compatibility testing on modern operating systems.

Client Feedback

Great news is that version 6 works very well for us and our colleagues. We can say this is, for now, the final version. Thank you for your cooperation so far and have a great time in Vietnam! 😊

My Feedback for the Client

Thank you for the cooperation, I see you are satisfied, as am I, and if any help is needed, I am here, feel free to write.

Thank you also for the kind wishes for Vietnam; the trip is approaching, and that excitement before the journey is already felt 🙂.

Products Used

• Veseteo: customized upgrades for Microsoft Office