lightmail from fairlight

[Dennis Malen]

We just started using Lightmail from Fairlight and because it is filePro 
dependent I thought it would be appropriate to let you know my experiences 
with it. Lightmail facilitates the execution of e-mail.

I just wanted to express my delight with Lightmail from Fairlight. The 
beauty of this utility is that it allows me to control its operation and 
execution from filePro processing.

It is so simple to set up (after we worked out some glitches unique to AIX). 
You are able to control every aspect that one could ask for, but its real 
power comes from FilePro.

There is a browse lookup of names in order to access e-mail addresses which 
is powered by filePro. The attachment utility is great. We keep a list of 
different types of automated reports. The user has only to pick the report 
from a popup list and it populates the field with the directory location. 
Once executed it allows the user to reconfirm that the attachment is correct 
by viewing it prior to being sent. If incorrect it starts over again. If 
correct the e-mail is sent on its way.

Our utility also provides a popup list for the subject section. Once chosen 
it populates the field with the correct subject message and after execution 
it puts a comment in a record if directed to do so from filePro processing.

We just implemented its use today and we are already thinking of new 
embellishments. Lightmail would not have been effective for us unless 
controlled by filePro.

Lastly, I must say that Mark hung in to try to solve our unique AIX problem 
which involved user permissions. The problem was finally solved by using the 
flexibility of filePro.

I don't understand why everyone does not use this great utility called 
Lightmail. Perhaps even be added to filePro when initially sold.

Dennis Malen
516.479.5912