Setting Up Basics
Set up Email Information
Use this section to send email directly from FrameReady or to use third party client software.
Outgoing Email Tab Explained
Email Client Radio Buttons
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Chose the option you prefer to use for sending email by clicking the appropriate radio button:
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Select Client to send FrameReady emails, e.g. eblasts, pick up notifications, etc. using third party client software (Outlook, Mail, etc).
If Client option is chosen then click Done.
FrameReady will then launch your email program such as Outlook, Mail.
If there is no email program associated to perform the requested action, please install an email program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Program control panel (Windows). -
Select SMTP to send email directly from FrameReady to your email server.
You may need to contact your ISP or Email provider for the information in order to fill in the remaining fields. Some of the popular providers are included in Load Pre-sets.
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Load Pre-set Drop-down
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The web based service you use.
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Options include AOL, Gmail, HotMail, iCloud, .me, Yahoo.
Using Gmail or G Suite? Email Help
Name Field
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As seen in the "from" field, e.g. your shop name.
Email Address Field
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Use a business email address address here to avoid flooding your personal inbox.
Reply-to Address Field
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If you want responses (to messages sent from FrameReady) to have an alternate reply-to address, enter it here.
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Keep in mind that your address will still appear in the From: field.
Auto-enter CC Field
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If you desire the email sent by FrameReady to be carbon copied to another email address, enter it here.
Auto-enter BCC Field
New in FrameReady 11
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If you desire the email sent by FrameReady to be blind carbon copied to another email address, enter it here.
SMTP Settings
You may need to contact your ISP or Email provider for the proper SMTP settings:
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SMTP Server
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SMTP Port
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Encryption
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Authentication
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Username
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Password
Username Field
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Typically your username is the same as your email address.
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If not, you may need to contact your ISP or Email provider.
Password Field
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For your privacy, your password will not be revealed as plain text.
How to Test Outgoing Email from FrameReady
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On the Main Menu, click the Setup Data icon.
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Open the Email tab.
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Click the Test SMTP Settings button.
A dialog box appears informing you that a test email will be sent to the address you provided.
If you receive the test email, then FrameReady is properly set to send email. -
Until you receive the test email, FrameReady cannot properly email.
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Click Done to return to the Main Menu, or select another tab.
