Using a MAPI output connector

The MAPI connector is used to attach output from a Process to a MAPI email. The output is retrieved from the Process connected to the MAPI connector, and attached to the email delivered via the same connector. The email editor is included in the runtime output configuration of the MAPI connector.

Note:

MAPI is not suitable for HTML messages. See http://support.microsoft.com/?id=268440

Email body

You create the email body in a body editor. You can use plain text or HTML in the email body.

Attaching files on disk to the email

You can attach files on disk (static attachments) to the email.

Scripting functions for attachments

You can use the scripting functions AttachmentBegin and AttachmentEnd to handle attachments.

Logon options

In Control Center, the logon options for the StreamServer application must not be set to System account. Use the logon option This account and specify an account with permissions to use the Windows Messaging Profile specified for the MAPI for MailOUT connector. To change the logon options, right-click the StreamServer application in Control Center and select Service Startup.

MAPI connector configuration in brief

In brief, the connector configuration includes the following steps:

1	Connect to the mail server. See Connecting to the MAPI mail server.

2	Configure runtime settings for the connector. See Configuring runtime settings.

3	Edit the email. See Editing the email.

4	Add attachments to the email. See Adding attachments to the email.