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Fujitsu PowerCobol E-mail Control

Denny Brouse

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

Hello,

I have a PowerCobol program that currently formats data files for our
customers into whatever flavor they want and sends the files to a secure FTP
site for pickup. I can't believe that I haven't had this request before
now, but one of our customers would like an E-mail informing them that the
file is ready to be picked up. I thought that maybe the quickest way would
be to purchase an outside E-mail control (OCX or whatever) to do this versus
digging into the Windows API to do it within the PowerCobol program. My
experience is somewhat limited with actual API calls.

However, after searching the 'net, there seems to be an almost infinite
variety of controls to do this, some written in C++, some in Visual Basic or
whatever. My guess is that more than one person in this group has already
done this and maybe has a control that they would recommend. Guidelines
would be ease of use to install, the ability to be able to communicate with
Novell Groupwise (although I'm sure the next request will be for MS Outlook
or Outlook Express) and of course is not too expensive to purchase.

Any input/suggestions would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Denny

Frederico Fonseca

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:36:47 GMT, "Denny Brouse" <denden@prodigy.net>
wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I have a PowerCobol program that currently formats data files for our
>customers into whatever flavor they want and sends the files to a secure FTP
>site for pickup. I can't believe that I haven't had this request before
>now, but one of our customers would like an E-mail informing them that the
>file is ready to be picked up. I thought that maybe the quickest way would
>be to purchase an outside E-mail control (OCX or whatever) to do this versus
>digging into the Windows API to do it within the PowerCobol program. My
>experience is somewhat limited with actual API calls.
>
>However, after searching the 'net, there seems to be an almost infinite
>variety of controls to do this, some written in C++, some in Visual Basic or
>whatever. My guess is that more than one person in this group has already
>done this and maybe has a control that they would recommend. Guidelines
>would be ease of use to install, the ability to be able to communicate with
>Novell Groupwise (although I'm sure the next request will be for MS Outlook
>or Outlook Express) and of course is not too expensive to purchase.
>
>Any input/suggestions would be deeply appreciated.

There are obviously others but I have alwyas liked the products from
Mabry

http://www.mabry.com/mailx/index.htm

I didn't used them with Fujitsu yet, but you can download the
evaluation and try it for free.

[url]http://www.s

fordsolutions.com/Products/SMTPWizard/[/url]
is another option

If you wish to send email using another program (e.g. Outlook or Lotus
Notes then you will need to create a set of code for each program, or
use MAPI for it. (No OCX needed on this case as those products will
have it).

Frederico Fonseca
ema il: frederico_fonseca at syssoft-int.com

JerryMouse

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

Denny Brouse wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a PowerCobol program that currently formats data files for our
> customers into whatever flavor they want and sends the files to a
> secure FTP site for pickup. I can't believe that I haven't had this
> request before now, but one of our customers would like an E-mail
> informing them that the file is ready to be picked up. I thought
> that maybe the quickest way would be to purchase an outside E-mail
> control (OCX or whatever) to do this versus digging into the Windows
> API to do it within the PowerCobol program. My experience is
> somewhat limited with actual API calls.
>
> However, after searching the 'net, there seems to be an almost
> infinite variety of controls to do this, some written in C++, some in
> Visual Basic or whatever. My guess is that more than one person in
> this group has already done this and maybe has a control that they
> would recommend. Guidelines would be ease of use to install, the
> ability to be able to communicate with Novell Groupwise (although I'm
> sure the next request will be for MS Outlook or Outlook Express) and
> of course is not too expensive to purchase.
>
> Any input/suggestions would be deeply appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Denny

No sweat.

http://www.software-downloads.org/c...iled.cgi?ID=312

We use it here. Works swell, no surprises. Free.

We distribute it with our software to enable our customers to mail their
customers either ad hoc (such as order availability) or broadcast a special
announcement. Our application is slightly more complex than what you're
after, but not nearly as complex as this Active-X control can handle (bcc,
cc, etc.).

These folk have some other free stuff, too

Enjoy.

Richard

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

"Denny Brouse" <denden@prodigy.net> wrote

> I have a PowerCobol program that currently formats data files for our
> customers into whatever flavor they want and sends the files to a secure FTP
> site for pickup. I can't believe that I haven't had this request before
> now, but one of our customers would like an E-mail informing them that the
> file is ready to be picked up. I thought that maybe the quickest way would
> be to purchase an outside E-mail control (OCX or whatever) to do this versus
> digging into the Windows API to do it within the PowerCobol program. My
> experience is somewhat limited with actual API calls.

To send EMails from Windows I use Blat which is a command line
program. Just make up the command and CALL 'system', or whatever your
equivalent is.

(Just google for 'blat email')

Denny Brouse

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

Jerry,

Thanks so much. We'll check it out. Somehow, I knew that the folks in this
group would help out in a time of need. And you can't beat FREE!!

Denny

"JerryMouse" <nospam@bisusa.com> wrote in message
news:X-2dnS1IuJMVG8HdRVn-iQ@giganews.com...
> Denny Brouse wrote:
>
> No sweat.
>
> http://www.software-downloads.org/c...iled.cgi?ID=312
>
> We use it here. Works swell, no surprises. Free.
>
> We distribute it with our software to enable our customers to mail their
> customers either ad hoc (such as order availability) or broadcast a
special
> announcement. Our application is slightly more complex than what you're
> after, but not nearly as complex as this Active-X control can handle (bcc,
> cc, etc.).
>
> These folk have some other free stuff, too
>
> Enjoy.
>
>

Denny Brouse

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

Richard,

"Blat", eh? Okey dokey. I'll "google" it and see what happens. I'm just a
little uncomfortable with talking to Windows directly. I seem to create
"BSOD"s without much effort. :~)

Again, thanks!

Denny

"Richard" <riplin@Azonic.co.nz> wrote in message
news:217e491a.0403201103.4409b6aa@posting.google.com...
> "Denny Brouse" <denden@prodigy.net> wrote
>
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>
> To send EMails from Windows I use Blat which is a command line
> program. Just make up the command and CALL 'system', or whatever your
> equivalent is.
>
> (Just google for 'blat email')

Denny Brouse

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

Frederico,

I'm thinking you're a voice from the past, no? Somehow, I remember your name
when we both were just starting with PowerCobol. But at my age, I could be
mistaken. :~) Plus, I mistakenly replied to your "no-spam" E-mail address
instead of "Reply Group". Oops!

Anyhow, I appreciate the links and will look into them a little closer.

Thank you!

"Frederico Fonseca" <real-email-in-msg-spam@email.com> wrote in message
news:f9to50dsi1pdqkgoab7r6pph834tq8l80u@
4ax.com...
> On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:36:47 GMT, "Denny Brouse" <denden@prodigy.net>
> wrote:
>
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>
> There are obviously others but I have alwyas liked the products from
> Mabry
>
> http://www.mabry.com/mailx/index.htm
>
> I didn't used them with Fujitsu yet, but you can download the
> evaluation and try it for free.
>
> [url]http://www.s

fordsolutions.com/Products/SMTPWizard/[/url]
> is another option
>
>
> If you wish to send email using another program (e.g. Outlook or Lotus
> Notes then you will need to create a set of code for each program, or
> use MAPI for it. (No OCX needed on this case as those products will
> have it).
>
>
>
>
> Frederico Fonseca
> ema il: frederico_fonseca at syssoft-int.com

Denny Brouse

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

Jerry,

I think there might be quite a surprise to all the kind developers who
provide free software for others to use on hypermart.net. When I tried the
link you provided, there was no download button. When I tried the web link
I received this friendly little message.

"On March 1st, 2004, HyperMart discontinued free Web hosting plans. If you
had a free hosting account and did not upgrade, your account has been taken
offline."

Real friendly customer service, eh? I tried a couple of other links with the
same results. I guess there really are no "free" lunches.

However, for the benefit of others, I did find the control at:

http://spazioinwind.libero.it/vbpro...vex/acx028.html

Be forewarned that it's an adware sponsored site, but at least the control
is still free. I'm going to look at it in addition to Frederico's links
and I even downloaded Blat. And now the fun begins.

Again, thanks to all for your help!

Denny

"JerryMouse" <nospam@bisusa.com> wrote in message
news:X-2dnS1IuJMVG8HdRVn-iQ@giganews.com...
> Denny Brouse wrote:
>
> No sweat.
>
> http://www.software-downloads.org/c...iled.cgi?ID=312
>
> We use it here. Works swell, no surprises. Free.
>
> We distribute it with our software to enable our customers to mail their
> customers either ad hoc (such as order availability) or broadcast a
special
> announcement. Our application is slightly more complex than what you're
> after, but not nearly as complex as this Active-X control can handle (bcc,
> cc, etc.).
>
> These folk have some other free stuff, too
>
> Enjoy.
>
>

JerryMouse

2004-03-26, 11:00 pm

Denny Brouse wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> I think there might be quite a surprise to all the kind developers who
> provide free software for others to use on hypermart.net. When I
> tried the link you provided, there was no download button. When I
> tried the web link I received this friendly little message.
>
> "On March 1st, 2004, HyperMart discontinued free Web hosting plans.
> If you had a free hosting account and did not upgrade, your account
> has been taken offline."
>
> Real friendly customer service, eh? I tried a couple of other links
> with the same results. I guess there really are no "free" lunches.
>
> However, for the benefit of others, I did find the control at:
>
> http://spazioinwind.libero.it/vbpro...vex/acx028.html
>
> Be forewarned that it's an adware sponsored site, but at least the
> control is still free. I'm going to look at it in addition to
> Frederico's links and I even downloaded Blat. And now the fun begins.
>
> Again, thanks to all for your help!
>
> Denny

Yeah, I noticed that too. I still have the original downloaded zip file if
anyone needs it.

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