Thank you for choosing Claris Emailer™. This Read Me file documents some additional tips that may prove helpful when using Claris Emailer 1.0v2, including changes for users of previous versions of the program.
In particular, this document provides information about:
I. Terminology used for Internet account setup
II. New features in Claris Emailer 1.0v2
III. Where to go for more information and help
IV. Changes and fixes in 1.0v2
I. TERMINOLOGY USED FOR INTERNET ACCOUNT SETUP
The terminology used to set up Internet accounts has been changed since the printing of the manual. The new terminology is now the same as that used by the Internet Configuration System. The Internet Configuration System is a tool available from online services that allows applications that are Internet aware to share a common setup.
Old term New term
POP account Email account
POP password Email password
SMTP server SMTP host
Return address Email address
Please see pages 1-4 and 6-12 of the Claris Emailer User’s Guide for more information on setting up an Internet account.
II. NEW FEATURES IN CLARIS EMAILER 1.0v2
In addition to numerous smaller enhancements, Claris Emailer 1.0v2 has four new features added since 1.0.
- Save As Text
- Execute an AppleScript Document for a Schedule
- Native Open Transport
- Import eWorld 1.1 Address Books
Save As Text
You can now save any message that you are viewing as a text file. The text file can be opened by a text editor, word processor, and many other applications.
To save a message as a text file, follow these steps:
1. Open the message. The message can be in the In Box, Out Box, or in the Filing Cabinet.
2. From the File menu, select the “Save As Text” menu item. A save file dialog box is displayed.
3. Enter a name for the document and click the Save button.
In addition to the Save As Text feature, Claris Emailer 1.0v2 installs an XTND translator for saved Claris Emailer messages. The XTND translator allows applications like ClarisWorks to directly open messages saved in the Filing Cabinet.
Execute an AppleScript Document for a Schedule
Claris Emailer now allows you to execute an AppleScript document as part of a schedule. The AppleScript document can instruct Claris Emailer to connect to one or more accounts or services.
To install an AppleScript document:
1. Locate the AppleScripts folder inside the “Claris Emailer Files” folder.
2. Copy the AppleScript document into the folder.
To select an AppleScript document to execute at scheduled times:
1. From the Setup menu, select the Schedules menu item. The list of schedules is displayed.
2. Click the Add button to create a new schedule or select an existing schedule and click the Open button to edit an existing schedule. The schedule dialog box is displayed.
3. In the upper left side of the dialog box, select AppleScript from the Execute pop-up menu. A new pop-up menu listing the available AppleScripts is displayed below the Execute pop-up menu.
4. Choose the AppleScript to execute from the AppleScript pop-up menu.
Two example AppleScripts are included with 1.0v2. They are located in the folder “Scripting Claris Emailer” which is in the “Support Files” folder.
• All Services - This example simply connects to each service.
• Internet via MacPPP - The AppleScript opens a TCP connection via MacPPP, connects to your default Internet account, and then closes the MacPPP connection. This AppleScript is also installed in the AppleScript folder and is available to your schedules. Note that you must have the “MacPPP Control” AppleScript addition installed.
Note: AppleScript is provided with System 7 Pro and System 7.5. If you're using System 7.0 and 7.1, AppleScript is available from Apple Computer Inc.
Native Open Transport
Open Transport is a new technology from Apple Computer that provides enhanced networking. When Open Transport TCP is installed, Claris Emailer uses Open Transport for Internet connections. This can improve performance when compared to MacTCP.
Import eWorld 1.1 Address Books
Claris Emailer now directly imports address books from version 1.1 of the eWorld client.
III. WHERE TO GO FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HELP
Claris Emailer includes files which contain special tips for using Claris Emailer. These files are in the “Support Files” folder.
• Claris Emailer FAQ (Q&A) - This file contains frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Claris Emailer. Read this file for tips on configuring and using Claris Emailer.
• Apple Modem Tool Tips - This file contains instructions on configuring the Apple Modem Tool. The Apple Modem Tool can be used to connect to America Online, CompuServe, and eWorld.
There are two folders in the “Support Files” folder.
• Claris Emailer XTND Translator - This folder contains information about installing and using the Claris Emailer XTND translator. The translator allows other programs to open Claris Emailer messages that have been saved in the Claris Emailer Filing Cabinet.
• Scripting Claris Emailer - This folder contains information about scripting Claris Emailer.
IV. CHANGES AND FIXES IN 1.0v2
The following section lists changes and fixes that have been made to Claris Emailer since 1.0.
Memory leaks during America Online and eWorld connections - Claris Emailer no longer loses memory after many connections to America Online or eWorld.
Dates of incoming messages - Dates on some incoming messages could be wrong in 1.0. They are now correct in 1.0v2. Claris Emailer uses your location on the earth to establish the local time. Make sure that you have used the Date & Time control control panel to set your Macintosh’s time zone and daylight savings time.
Prompt to save changes - Closing a message window with unsaved changes now prompts you to save the changes. The previous version always saved the changes.
eWorld access via Tymnet - The Tymnet files for accessing eWorld are now correct. Three files are included: Tymnet 2400, Tymnet 9600, and Tymnet 14400. Choose the file that is the same as the baud rate at which you connect.
Outgoing quoted printable - Outgoing messages via the Internet now use quoted printable encoding when the message includes extended ASCII characters. This allows you to send messages containing characters not in the ASCII character set such as curly quotes or European characters.
Claris® and the Claris Emailer team thank you for your purchase of Claris Emailer 1.0. Your support, comments, and suggestions help us to continue to bring you better solutions for your future productivity needs.
