E-Mail Servers

E-Mail Servers allow you to provide the settings that Report Commander needs in order to connect to an SMTP server to send e-mail messages. To send e-mail messages, you must have at least one mail server configured.

If have more than one server configured, Report Commander will use the first one that it is able to connect to successfully.

E-Mail Server Properties Window

This window is reached from the Project Properties panel of the Project Editor, or the E-Mail page of the Command Line Builder.

Server Name or Address

Specify the name (address) of the SMTP server through which the mail will be sent. For example, to use Gmail, enter smtp.gmail.com.

Port

If the server uses a port other than the standard value of 25, enter the port number.

Return Address for Messages

Enter the e-mail address to be used as the return address for messages sent through this server. Enter only the address, not the name. For example, [email protected].

This value is used by default if you do not specify a return address for a particular e-mail task.

This field can contain variables and functions that are replaced at runtime. More... Click the {} button to display the text editor, which helps you insert variables and functions into the text. When you hover your mouse pointer over the field for a second, a preview of the "expanded" text will be displayed so you can confirm your variables and functions are working correctly.

Sender Display Name

Enter the name to be used in the return address for messages sent through this server. Enter only the name, not the address. For example, Report Commander.

This value is used by default if you do not specify a return address for a particular e-mail task.

This field can contain variables and functions that are replaced at runtime. More... Click the {} button to display the text editor, which helps you insert variables and functions into the text. When you hover your mouse pointer over the field for a second, a preview of the "expanded" text will be displayed so you can confirm your variables and functions are working correctly.

Authentication

If your mail server requires authentication for sending mail, enter your user ID and password here. For example, to send through Gmail you would enter your full Gmail address (e.g., [email protected]) and password.

If you are unsure what to enter here, check with the administrator of your mail system.

Enabled

Check this box to enable Report Commander to use this mail server. If you want to temporarily prevent Report Commander from using this server, uncheck the box. If there is not at least one enabled mail server available in the Shared Settings and Project Settings, Report Commander will not be able to send any messages.

Test

Click the Test button to send a test message using the settings you have provided.