can I auto send an email

[redchief]

i have the part the when you click on a link an email message starts to the right address and with the subject I want. Is there an "autosend" type command that would be the equivalent of pressing the send button?


thanks

[CB]

I'm not sure I understand the question.
To clarify: Are you talking about coding an HTML form?

[kryyst]

I honestly hope that's not an option available in html or php.

[redchief]

It's something that someone want to do here at work. it's akin to having an excel workbook download. the process is:....
on web page,
click the link
mailto: with subject XXX generates an email (user clicks send)

Receiving mailbox executes a rule that replies to subject XXX and sends the workbook.


Why?? because XL is not ADA compliant, and can't be posted as download.
loopholes, ya gotta make em

[redchief]

I agree it borders on a spam / virus type process, but just following a request, because it eliminates a possibility of error, and these highly educated folks will not miss an opportunity to create an error out of a simple click.

ie: there is always one more idiot than you counted on.....

[kryyst]

The problem is that when you click on those send to links it opens up your local email client and relies on your email client to send the email. If you have a 'click' button to automate the program it would actually have to trigger some kind of script that actually gains control of your email client to send the email.

So basically what I'm saying here is that it's not possible, I pray it never becomes possible and that regardless of what some people wish not every wish is granted. Though I would suggest you word it better then that to your powers that be.

[CB]

You could set it up as an HTML form. I know there is a way to set up a form that sends an email to a certain account with the info from the form. I've done it before, but I don't remember the syntax.

I googled 'html forms' and found a few websites with some guides. You might see if any of those will help.

[redchief]

I'm trying to let them down slowly. this will be one of the few times I'llhave to say no.
it borders on the virus/spam realm of programming.
I think they can click on SEND, but I've been wrong before.
Thanks for confirmimg my tought process.