[Resolved]Checking if outlook is open from VB

[adhavanv]

How to check if outlook is open or not from a Visual Basic application.

[RobDog888]

Use the GetObject function.

Option Explicit
'Add a reference to ms outlook xx.0 object library
Private Sub Command1_Click()
 
    On Error Resume Next
    
    Dim oApp As Outlook.Application
 
    Set oApp = GetObject(, "Outlook.Application")
    If TypeName(oApp) = "Nothing" Then
        Set oApp = New Outlook.Application
    End If
    On Error GoTo 0
    
    'Blah, blah, blah...
    
End Sub