PR_RETENTION_FLAGS documentation missing a definition for the 0x80 value?

Question

Hi all,

I've been doing some development using EWS (Exchange 2010 SP1) to apply personal archive tags to mailbox folders, and I've noticed that the PR_RETENTION_FLAGS property frequently has a value of 0x80. For example, if I create a new folder through Outlook 2010 or OWA, and then use MFCMAPI to check the folder properties I see this value for the PR_RETENTION_FLAGS property. I can also reproduce this value if I set a folder's archive tag back to "Folder default" from a personal tag. This value isn't defined in the reference for that property (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee202166(v=exchg.80).aspx, as far as I can tell). It seems to be cleared after the MFA process runs.

Does anyone know what this value means?

Thanks, Jason

Answer 1

Hi Jason,

Thanks for your question about PR_RETENTION_FLAGS.  One of the Open Specfications team will respond shortly to begin working with you.

Best regards,
Tom Jebo
Escalation Engineer
Microsoft Open Specifications

Answer 2

Hi Jason, I am the engineer who will be working with you on this issue. I am currently researching the problem and will provide you with an update soon. Thank you for your patience.

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Josh Curry (jcurry) | Escalation Engineer | Open Specifications Support Team

Answer 3

Hi Jason, there are actually 2 values that need to be added to the table in MS-OXCMSG section 2.2.1.50.6. I have filed a request to have this information added to a future release of the documentation.

Flag name	Value	Description
Needs Rescan	0x00000080	Folder needs to be rescanned
Pending Rescan	0x00000100	Folder is being rescanned.

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Josh Curry (jcurry) | Escalation Engineer | Open Specifications Support Team

Answer 4

Thanks Josh!