5.23.8.2.5. Send notifications by e-mail
Various events can be reacted to via scripting, including the sending of e-mails.
For the
SMTP server, there is ONE central location in the configuration file
pappserver.cfg, in the [ SendMailTask ] block.
In addition to the MailHost (server) key, a user name and password can also be configured - if necessary.
Examples where the SMTP mail module is used:
Part Number Request Dashboard (when new requests are received)
PLMsynchro (if processes fail)
For health monitoring (when monitored processes reach a critical status)
ReportsTask
ReportWatcher
RunScriptTask
SendMailTask
etc.
Configure RunScriptTask in the dashboard
Notifications can also be sent by e-mail with RunScriptTask.
Wear
the address of the SMTP server in the configuration file pappserver.cfg > block
SendMailTask > key
MailHost .
Click on the New Task button.
Fill in the task details.
Name: can be freely assigned
Modules: Select the RunScriptTask module in the list box.
script: In the
list box, select the desired script. (All under sitesetup/scripts/pappserver
are displayed.)
arguments: Enter the number of the desired argument.
triggerFinishedEvent (optional): Activate the option.
customFinishedEvent/customFailedEvent: Enter the custom event.
Timetable: Determine when the task should be executed (e.g. an interval of 1 minute).
Click Save.
Activate the script at the top of the list.
Execute the script by clicking on the arrow.
-> The notification is sent by e-mail.
Configure SendMailTask in the dashboard
Emails can also be sent with SendMailTask.
Fill in the input fields:
Sender
Receiver
Subject
Template
Finally, activate the task in the list above.
