Dear DBMAN Users, Programmers, and Household Pets,

Okay...I know that this particular mod has been requested by many DBMAN users. I have a beta version of a script that will hopefully accomplish this goal.

I have made it as user friendly as possible. I know that there is room for improvement. I do in the future plan on adding the following features:

1) Work with DBMAN Template System
2) Set up fields in array for sending out more targeted email messages to Database users.
3) Enhanced Logging functions.
4) Web Based Administration to customize messages and choose users to send email.
5) Allow Database Users to "subscribe" via their database forms (add, modify, delete).

Right now, the only thing that the script does is compare two fields (Email and User-Defined Field, like Year Graduated or Member of a Certain Group or Category), and then sends out an email message to all those users. This script can be executed as a cron job for UNIX or scheduled job for NT, or executed via your web browser.

I admit that this script is very rudimentary and lacks a lot of bells and whistles. But based on the number of requests for this type of script, I thought I would release it in its infantile and beta stage.

Please provide comments about this mod. Download it and test it!

It is located at the following URL:

www.anthrotech.com/cgi/dbman/mods/mailer.txt

I am willing to assist DBMAN users with configuring the script to fit their personal database needs. Please post your comments, suggestions, and technical problems in this Thread, and I will do my best to help you.

I hope this works for you guys and gals!
*crosses fingers* *sweat beeds falling from forehead* *laughs*

Anyway, let me know what you think. If enough people can get it to successfully work and like it, I will post the Mod in the Resource Center.

Carol, your assistance in reviewing this script is greatly appreciated. I appreciate your feedback and critical analysis of the codes I write. So, don't be afraid to be as honest and blunt as possible.

Warning Warning Warning

When you are testing this script, make sure that you make a copy of your .db file and use that for testing. You can test it with only a few records that have a common email address that you have access to in a test .db file. It is unwise to use your live database file when testing this script. (When using a test .db file, make sure that you change its permissions to 666 (rw-rw-rw-).)

If you do not use a dummy test database file for this script, you will risk the chance of sending out messages to all your database users, which may or may not be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

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Eliot Lee
Founder and Editor
Anthro TECH, L.L.C
http://www.anthrotech.com/
info@anthrotech.com
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Coconino Community College
http://www.coco.cc.az.us/
Web Technology
Coordinator
elee@coco.cc.az.us

[This message has been edited by Eliot (edited October 06, 1999).]

[This message has been edited by Eliot (edited October 06, 1999).]