lightmail from fairlight

Nancy Palmquist nlp at vss3.com
Tue Feb 15 06:29:15 PST 2005


Dennis Malen wrote:

> 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
> 
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> 
Dennis,

Sounds great.  Mark is an excellent programmer.  BTW are you getting a 
rebate for the glowing review.  You certainly deserve it.  ;-)

Nancy

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