Emails getting lost

[tigergirl]

Hi,

I'm trying to use the "email" capability of FileMaker but my messages keep getting lost somewhere between FileMaker and Netscape. Here is what I've checked so far:

*I've checked the script and it is correct (same script works on a Mac computer).

*I've checked the "Send Mail" entry in FM help. There is a [Mail] entry in my win.ini file.

*SMTP is enabled.

I think it's possible that I have to somehow tell FM that Netscape is my default mail application, but I can't figure out how. Does anyone know how to make the two programs talk to each other?

Thanks so much,

Tiger

[Steve T.]

Hi, Tiger! FileMaker Pro uses the default e-mail appication that is set for your computer... usually something like Eudora or Outlook. What program launches when you double-click a website that has a mailto: email address on it? You have to change your computer's setting so it will use the program you want. FileMaker cannot be instructed to choose an app. Sorry, I don't know how to do that on Windows, but it shouldn't be too hard to find out... probably in the HELP for default e-mail application or something.

Once that's done, have the application open when you execute the script and you should be in business.

--ST