>>>I'm developing a VFP9 app and it needs to send email (simple or with a file attached) with a free tool or free library. I remember several years ago (2009) when there were some tools that worked (although I don't remember their names). I'd like to use my gmail account for testing (but not using gmail client).
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>>>One (less desired) alternative would be to use Outlook in the background (without showing it on screen).
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>>>TIA
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>>Tore,
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>>There are lots of answers in this thread from lots of people but there is only one question from Luis:
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>>One (less desired) alternative would be to use Outlook in the background (without showing it on screen).
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>That is the problem. In the company, there are several Office versions from 2007 until 2016 or even Office 365. Unfortunately, they do not have control on Office versions.
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>>Unfortunately Luis does not stipulate which MSOffice.Outlook version he would like to use.
>>So using Chilcat as proposed by Mike is a workable solution since that will work with any MSOffice version including 365.
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>>Regards,
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>>Koen

Luis,

It is a pity you cannot / do not want to use Gmail, as otherwise VFPWinsock by Francis, pure in VFP code, and free of charge, up to your to spend a free contribution, works like a charm.
VFPWinsock is to be found at the France VFP Usergroup: http://www.atoutfox.org/nntp.asp and on http://www.vfpwinsock.com/telecharger.asp?LANGUE=GB . However please note, due to restrictions of Google it wont work with Gmail mail provider.

Koen