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1 · Overview

The DMS Outlook Plugin integrates Microsoft Outlook with your Document Management System (DMS), showing whether an e-mail is already stored in DMS and providing one-click access to the relevant case. Unlike the legacy VSTO add-in, the new plugin runs on Windows, macOS, Outlook on the Web, and Outlook Mobile.

2 · Core Functionality

Capability	Details
Email Status Visualisation	Shows the DMS save state of the currently selected message in a responsive task-pane panel.
Configuration UI	Built-in settings page for DMS hostname and optional Patricia Browser address; settings roam with the user’s mailbox.
Cross-Platform	Works on Outlook for Windows (2016 or later), Outlook for Mac and, Outlook on the Web (OWA).
Enhanced Links	Direct “Open in Patricia Browser” link when a Patricia Browser URL is configured.
Resilient Networking	HTTPS fetch with configurable time-out and retry logic; informative error messages.

3 · User Experience

Open & Pin the Pane – Click the plugin icon in the ribbon (desktop) or the ⋯ menu (web). In Outlook for Windows you can press Pin to keep it docked; Outlook on the Web requires opening each time.
Status Indicators – A coloured badge and textual state tell you whether the e-mail is stored in DMS, missing, or in error.
Settings Gear – Top-right gear icon opens the configuration page. Changes are saved instantly to Office roaming settings.
Patricia Browser Linking – If Patricia Browser is configured, the panel displays a View Case link that opens the case in a new browser tab.

4 · Configuration

Open the pane and click the Settings icon.
Enter the DMS Base URL (must start with https://).
Optionally enter the Patricia Browser URL.
Click Save; the panel reloads with new settings.

Administrators: bulk pre-population via registry is not supported; each user completes these steps once.

5 · Deployment

Method	Who uses it	Steps
Microsoft 365 Admin Center	Org-wide or selected groups	Upload the manifest XML → assign users → finish; appears automatically within ~12 hours.
Individual Sideload	Separate Users	Outlook → Manage Add-ins → Upload My Add-in → select manifest.

MSI/GPO deployment is not available.

Installer: manifest.xml

6 · System Requirements

Outlook 2016 or later
Outlook for Mac 16.42 or later
The new Outlook on the Web
DMS server accessible via HTTPS

7 · Known Limitations

DMS Outlook Plugin — Removed & Changed Functionality (vs DocIntegrateOutlook)