Using Data Sync Dynamic Columns to build VCARD

Infuse Consulting came up with an interesting use of Dynamic Columns to convert Contact Data stored in MS CRM into a VCard File which could then be loaded into Google Apps or anything that accepts a VCARD data file. What you need is a Simple Data Provider which just outputs to a plain Text file

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Here's an example VCard Dynamic Column you just make up the VCARD data in a String and return it as a property.

As the simple data provider never returns any data you always get ADD Actions so it writes a new file each time, it's pretty quick so not a problem really.

The final VCARD file that you can then import into Google Apps or any other program that accepts a VCARD file.