Claris Emailer 2.0v2 is a maintentance release, consisting of a number of bug fixes and minor feature enhancements to Claris Emailer 2.0 (sometimes referred to as Claris Emailer 2.0v1).

Bug fixes

1.  In AppleScript, "the front window" will now always return the correct window under all circumstances.

2.  In AppleScript, accessing unread incoming messages in the Out Box and Deleted Mail folders now works properly.


Enhancements

1.  In the Schedule Entry dialog, the day-of-week abbreviations are displayed according to the values set in the Date and Time control panel.

2.  In the Schedule Entry dialog, the appropriate hours, separators, and  "before noon" and "after noon" tags are displayed according to the values set in the Date and Time control panel.

3.  When clicking the "Stop" button on the connections Dialog with the Option key depressed, all pending connections will be stopped--not just the current one. Clicking Stop without the Option key depressed will stop only the current connection as with previous versions of Claris Emailer.

4.  The "filter" Applescript verb has been added; this will apply mail actions to specified messages.

5.  The number of characters accessible from within AppleScript in the subject field has been increased to 255.

6.  Added the "properties" property to allow getting all properties at once with an AppleScript.

7.  Claris Emailer will now sort contacts, recipients, and subjects according to the rules of the language specified in the Text control panel.  If you are upgrading from Emailer 2.0, you will need to rebuild ("Typical Rebuild") your message database to take advantage of this feature.

IMPORTANT:  Once you have rebuilt the database with Claris Emailer 2.0v2, you will not be able to open the database with Claris Emailer 2.0 unless you rebuild the database using the Advanced Rebuild option with 2.0.

HOW TO REBUILD YOUR DATABASE:  Quit Claris Emailer if it is running.  Launch Claris Emailer, holding down the Option Key.  You will see the rebuild dialog.  Click on the Typical Rebuild or the Advanced Rebuild radio button, as needed, and then click the Rebuild button.

"Typical Rebuild" will remove deleted messages from the Mail Database file and compact the file; it will also remove index entries to those messages from the Mail Index file, reducing the size of that file as well.  "Advanced Rebuild" will create a new Mail Index file from the Mail Database file; this will result in deleted messages becoming undeleted, and may expand the size of both files.

You will need free disk space equal to the combined sizes of the Mail Database and Mail Index files in order to be able to rebuild the database.

8. New AppleScripts added 
to the AppleScript menu:
 - Mark as read (marks selected messages as read)
 - Mark as unread (marks selected messages as unread)
 - Run mail actions on message (performs mail actions on selected messages)
 - Toggle schedules (Toggles schedules on and off)

To the Example AppleScripts folder
- Save messages as text Saves selected messages as text files)

9. AppleScripts that have been modified
In the AppleScript menu: 
 - Go to Claris Emailer Home Page
 - Register Claris Emailer

In the 'Example AppleScripts' folder:
 - Emailer USENET news WWW search
 - New unread mail in the In Box


Important Information Regarding Claris Emailer 2.0

IMPORTANT: The installation instructions in the printed Claris Emailer Getting Started guide are inaccurate.  For updated instructions, download the PDF version of the Getting Started manual. Also available is an expanded version of the Claris Emailer 2.0 User's Guide in PDF format, with over 100 pages of additional information.

This File Contains:

1.  Installation Information
2.  Technical Notes and Tips 
3.  Compatibility Issues
4.  Late-Breaking Issues and More Information


1. Installation

Important: If you are having difficulty upgrading from a previous version of Claris Emailer, please read the document "Upgrading Instructions" located on installation Disk 1.

To obtain the latest version of the full Installation Guide, download the Getting Started PDF.

This version of Claris Emailer 2.0 will install the following files:

-A Claris Emailer 2.0 Application
-This Important Information file
-A Claris Emailer Files Folder, containing support files necessary to Claris Emailer 2.0
-A Support Files Folder, containing AppleScript and Modem Tool information
-A Downloads folder which will act as the default folder for any enclosures received. (See the Help Files for instructions on changing the default Downloads folder.)
-Help files, automatically placed in the Claris folder in the System Folder.


Initial installation of Claris Emailer 2.0 will most likely take up less than the recommended 9mb of hard disk space. However, as more messages are added to the mail database, it will grow. If you currently have stored mail in Claris Emailer 1.X that you wish to convert to the new database format, you may need to clear additional hard disk space prior to launching Claris Emailer 2.0.


2. Technical Notes and Tips

A. Open Transport

If your Macintosh is running Open Transport networking software, Claris recommends that you use the latest release version of Open Transport, currently 1.1.2. This software is available from the Apple web site at <http://www.apple.com/support/>.

B. Versions of PPP

If your Macintosh is running Open Transport networking software and you have a dial-up connection to your internet service provider, please obtain the latest Open Transport compatible version of your PPP software. OT/PPP, AppleÕs PPP software, is available free of charge from the Apple web site at <http://www.apple.com/support/>.

C. Next Message Command Key

The command key equivalents for previous and next message are  command - [  and command -  ]

D. Get All Messages from Server

In the account options for all Internet and OfficeMail accounts the button 'Get all messages from server' will download all messages currently on the server regardless of their status as read or unread.

E. Mail Database Recovery Option

Holding down the Option key as you launch Claris Emailer, will provide the option of rebuilding the database. This feature will repair any damage and compact the file to reclaim unused space. A backup copy of your current mail database will be saved automatically in the Mail folder in the Claris Emailer Files folder. (Note: For larger databases, this process may take some time.)

F. Marking Recipients as Unsent

You can resend any message to the same recipient by opening the previously sent message in Sent Mail or wherever it currently resides and then clicking the green check to the left of the recipient's name. From the resulting pop-up menu select "Mark recipient as unread". The message will send with the next connection to that account.

G. AppleScript for Converting 1.X Databases

If you choose not to convert your old messages when you first install Claris Emailer 2.0 an AppleScript for converting all your messages later is available. The script is located in the AppleScripts folder in the Support Files Folder in your Claris Emailer folder and is called "Convert Emailer1". As long as the necessary AppleScript software is installed, simply double-click on the AppleScript and select your old Emailer Files folder.

H. AOL Address Converter

For those who are already using version 3.0 of the AOL client software, a separate address book converter is available. 


3. Compatibility Issues

A. Norton Disk Doctor

Do NOT run Norton Disk Doctor while Claris Emailer 2.0 is running. This can result in a damaged mail database and lost data. No problems will occur if Claris Emailer 2.0 is not running when Norton Disk Doctor checks the drive.

B. WebQuick WWW Menu Garbled

If you are running WebQuick by Europa Software (included with NOW). You must have the latest version, or you may experience garbled menus in the WebQuick interface. Europa can be found at <http://www.europasoftware.com>

C. Saving to PostScript File

Using the print dialog to save multiple messages to a PostScript file on your drive, may cause Claris Emailer 2.0 to quit unexpectedly. The problem does not occur when saving only a single file.

D. QuickHelp Issues

-There is a conflict with the version of QuickHelp that Claris Emailer 2.0 installs (4.0) and certain configurations of QuickTime.  If QuickTime Musical Instruments is installed but disabled and QuickTime and QuickTime Power Plug are enabled, QuickHelp 4.0 will crash during startup.

The problem will not occur if all three are enabled or Musical Instruments is removed.

-If previous versions of QuickHelp are RUNNING when QuickHelp 4.0 is launched from the Help menu in Emailer, QuickHelp 4.0 will not launch.

E. GTQ Scripting Additions

GTQ scripting additions (AppleScript software for PowerTalk) may interfere with AppleScript capabilities in Claris Emailer 2.0. Remove the GTQ additions to avoid problems.


4.  Late-Breaking Issues and More Information

For late-breaking news on Claris products, go to www.apple.com.