Email: Compose email

Compose and optionally send an email.

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Compose and optionally send an email.

Runs on: macOS and Windows only.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Compose email under Email › Compose & Send, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
Account / e-mail addressNoThe e-mail account as it appears in Outlook
SubjectYesThe e-mail subject line.
MessageYesThe e-mail message body. You can use variables like {name} for dynamic content.
AttachmentsNoFiles to attach, one per row. A row may hold a variable such as {savedFiles}, including one holding a list of paths, e.g. the output of Save email attachments.
ToNoRecipient e-mail address(es). Separate multiple addresses with a semicolon.
CCNoCarbon copy recipients. Separate multiple addresses with a semicolon.
BCCNoBlind carbon copy recipients. These recipients are hidden from other recipients.
SendNoAutomatically send the e-mail after composing. If off, the e-mail is saved as a draft. Default: off.
ShowNoDisplay the e-mail in the Outlook window.

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Errors

ErrorDescription
Outlook not openOutlook is not running
Invalid addressOne or more e-mail addresses are invalid

Tips

  • Enable Send to dispatch the e-mail immediately
  • Separate multiple addresses with semicolons

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