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26/11/1998 10:46:32
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Visual Basic
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Windows API functions
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00161327
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>>I have a VB5 application that needs to send e-mail messages.
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>>I cannot use Outlook automation neither Notes because not all users have them.
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>>So I use MAPI (MAPISession and MAPIMessages). It work well on my computer. When people try to distribute my app, they have to configure Windows Messaging and they have difficulties.
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>>Do you have any other solution?
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>>PS: The company do not want to buy librairies!!!
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>Well if you use MAPI, the Messaging services or apps must be installed locally or it won't work.
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>Are the users connected all the time to the Internet ?
>If so, you can send an SMTP email with the Winsock control. Of course you'll have to implement the protocol with VB code but it can easilly be done with the correct RFC document.

Yes, they are always connected to the Internet.

Do you any code sample of that?
Éric Moreau, MCPD, Visual Developer - Visual Basic MVP
Conseiller Principal / Senior Consultant
Moer inc.
http://www.emoreau.com
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