If I remember right, it was recommended that Outlook be open while using MAPIEx but it did work with Outlook closed. As far as I know, there should be no need to have Outlook open before using the MS Outlook Email VBO. I have never needed to have it open first. I think about the only problem I've run into is that emails will periodically get stuck in the outbox. Because of that, I typically do not send mail with the VBO, only receive with it.
Are you getting some kind of error?
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Dave Morris
3Ci @ Southern Company
Atlanta, GA
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Dave Morris, 3Ci at Southern Company