TMail and Attachments

jenkinsj · Post by **jenkinsj** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:44 am

I see that with TMail, there's a command line option to send an attachment. Is it not possible to do this using the GUI?

TIA!

Post by **Scott** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:09 pm

In general TMail is designed to be ran by another application such as PWB so there is currently no way to attach a file from the GUI.

We should be able to add it if you need it.

--Scott

jenkinsj · Post by **jenkinsj** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:45 pm

I would like to suggest this enhancement. For patrons who quickly need to send an e-mail or are running out of time on a PC they reserved, Tmail is a great option for quickly sending mail to their account, friends, family, etc. Having the ability to attach a file they need would be a huge plus.

One last enhancement suggestion is a file size limitation check on attachments. Many SMTP servers have an e-mail size limitation, so if the attachment size can be checked prior to being attached to the e-mail, this would be helpful. For example, an administrator could type in a number for "Attachment size =3MB" within the ini file and based on that size, Tmail checks if the file being attached is more or less that. Lastly at the top or bottom of Tmail, it states what the attachment file size limitation is based on the ini file.

Thanks for accepting feedback and answering my question!

Post by **Scott** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:20 am

TMail version 1.04.2 available on the Beta Downloads page includes the following added functionality.

[Security]
ShowAttachButton=False
FileTypesFormat=All Files (*.*)|*.*|
LimitAttachmentSize=
LimitAttachmentMessage=Sorry file size exceeds limit.

The "[Security]LimitAttachmentSize" is in kilobytes.

Use the "[Tmail]LabelText" to inform user of file size limit.

--Scott

jenkinsj · Post by **jenkinsj** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:34 pm

Hi Scott,

The new enhancements work great! I have a question on one of the new features. It's kind've a feature request unless I'm doing something wrong.

You've added:

FileTypesFormat=PDF Files (*.PDF)|*.PDF|All Files (*.*)|*.*|
FileTypesFormat=PDF Files (*.PDF)|*.PDF|Word Documents (*.doc)|*.DOC|Pictures (*.jpg)|*.JPG|

It's cool how file types can be specified as well as the file type limitation in the 'Open' Window and the ability to sort them. However, if I was to use:

FileTypesFormat=PDF Files (*.PDF)|*.PDF|All Files (*.*)|*.*|

I would literally see all files when selecting 'All Files' from the drop down menu.

1.) Is there a way that only the file types allowed are filtered in the 'All Files' option?

2.) If no file types are specified, then display all file types.

jenkinsj · Post by **jenkinsj** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:36 pm

Oh, and what does 'TMail' stand for? I've been going over the readme and forums, but can't figure it out.

Post by **Scott** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:10 pm

The TMail application uses the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) CFileDialog to choose a file.

CFileDialog:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wh5hz49d.aspx

It lists the file types in order of the FileTypesFormat list.

You can combine file types, for example:

FileTypesFormat=File Types|*.PDF;*.HTML;*.DOC;*.JPG;*.GIF|All Files (*.*)|*.*|

--Scott

Post by **Scott** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:17 pm

"TMail" stands for "TeamSoftware Solutions" Mail.

In other words we can program most anything, the hardest part is naming the program.

You may have noticed a couple of others, for example "TMessage", "TDownload", "TInactivity", ... Most are one off applications, or applications we developed for a specific customer with not other plans other then someone else may find it useful.

--Scott

jenkinsj · Post by **jenkinsj** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:25 pm

Scott,

I see that I can combine file types and sort the FileTypesFormat list. However, when adding |All Files (*.*)|*.*| I'm immediately able to view every file type and attach them.

What I'm trying to suggest is for the "All Files" option to only show files which have been allowed.

For example:

Code: Select all

FileTypesFormat=File Types|*.PDF;*.HTML|All Files (*.*)|*.*|

This should show a FileTypesFormat list of PDF, HTML, and All Files. When selecting PDFs, you can only see PDF documents. However choosing All Files only displays PDF and HTML files. The reason for this is that an administrator specified PDF and HTML documents within the ini file.

Meanwhile, if an administrator only places ALL Files in the ini file, then every file type is displayed.

Do you know what I mean?

Post by **Scott** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:06 pm

jenkinsj · Post by **jenkinsj** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:03 pm

Thanks Scott! Now I understand!

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