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PST Link

Document Link Grooper.Office

Represents a link to a mail message inside a Microsoft Outlook PST file.

Remarks

The PST Link class enables Grooper to reference and process a specific mail message contained within a Microsoft Outlook PST archive attached to a Batch Folder. This is essential for workflows where email messages are stored in bulk within PST files, such as digital mailroom processing, e-discovery, or archival scenarios.

Usage Guidance

  • Use PST Link when you need to access, extract, or process individual email messages from a PST archive without extracting the entire mailbox.
  • Configure the 'Message Id' property to specify the unique node ID (NID) of the mail message within the PST file.
  • The PST Link exposes the referenced message as a distinct document, with its own metadata and content stream, while relying on the parent PST file for storage.
  • This approach is ideal for scenarios where emails are delivered or stored in bulk, or when selective extraction of messages is required.

PST Link objects are managed automatically by Grooper during certain import or extraction activities, but can also be created and configured programmatically for advanced workflows.

Available Commands

The following command is exposed for PST Link objects:

  • Load Content: Loads the referenced mail message from the PST archive and stores it as a local attachment on the Batch Folder, making its content available for processing, extraction, or export. Use this command to convert a linked message into a fully loaded document within Grooper.

Commands can be executed manually by users or as part of automated workflows, providing flexible control over message extraction and integration with external systems.

Properties

NameTypeDescription
General
Document Link
ContentLink

Context Menu Commands

Command Shortcut Description
mail Load Content Loads the linked file and stores it locally in Grooper.
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