>Hi Marcia,
>
>What is the difference between MAPI-based and SMTP-based ways of sending e-mail?
>Can you give some examples for each of them ?
>How do I find out which one should be used ?
>We use Lotus Notes in our office? Can I use it via atuomation called by VFP?
>Alternatively, can I use wwIP class from Westwind to bypass the Lotus Notes?
>I hope I am not asking too many questions...
>

Kam,
Did you get the previous message I posted to you with several links to threads/messages where VFP/Notes automation examples existed?

As for wwIPStuff, the only thing you need for it to run is an existing SMTP server. Notes has an SMTP component and if you configure it, you can point your wwIPStuff to it. It would bypass the normal Notes mail route and simply use one of the server's components.

HTH.