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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to compose an e-mail.
For a full list of available functions, please read OUTLOOK functions.
Description
The OUTLOOK Compose an e-mail function allows you to compose an e-mail.
Setting it up
To use the OUTLOOK Compose an e-mail function, follow these instructions:
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Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Compose an e-mail function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the OUTLOOK Compose an e-mail option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account | Yes | Text | - | The Outlook e-mail account |
| Send | No | Switch | Off | Automatically send the e-mail |
| To | Yes | Text | - | Recipient e-mail address(es) |
| CC | No | Text | - | CC e-mail address(es) |
| BCC | No | Text | - | BCC e-mail address(es) |
| Message | Yes | Textarea | - | The e-mail body text |
| Attachments | No | Table | - | File paths to attach |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Outlook not open | Outlook is not running |
| Invalid address | One or more e-mail addresses are invalid |
Tips
- Enable Send to dispatch the e-mail immediately
- Separate multiple addresses with semicolons