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Banginblaz · 06-22-2004, 05:04 AM

What I need is a prog that can email a file once a day. I need it to be fully automatic, so I can just point to the file (a .txt) give it my email address, and walk away.

Anyone willing to help?

Fallon · 06-22-2004, 02:41 PM

What OS?

tropple · 06-22-2004, 03:42 PM

Does it need to be an executable? If you can use a Perl script it's pretty easy.

Banginblaz · 06-22-2004, 04:03 PM

oops, sorry.....Win XP

I need it to run as a service aswell, does not need to be hidden, just not in the applications side of the task manager.

asshopo · 06-24-2004, 09:45 AM

That can be done pretty easily with .NET. Simple c# app with a few config lines in the app.config file and install it as a service. Tho, if you aren't a programmer, it will be an interesting challenge

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tropple · 06-24-2004, 12:02 PM

There's a program named Macro Express that can do some interesting things.

http://www.macros.com

It allows you to create macros that can control most programs and most functions on a PC. You can create the macros in the recorder or use the built-in script editor to select from available funtions. Their email function will let you send a file. It has many options for scheduling.

We use it to automate several processes for publishing our documentation.

It's perfect for getting things done with having to write a compiled app.

bobd123 · 06-24-2004, 09:52 PM

http://www.blat.net/

setup a simple batch program then schedule it through xp.

nothingx · 06-27-2004, 02:12 PM

Or, as was stated earlier, write a perl script and run it with the scheduler.

hex1848 · 07-10-2004, 02:41 PM

The easiest thing to do is to use CDOSYS (http://www.codeproject.com/asp/cdoex.asp shows you how to use it) and write a VBScript that creates/sends your email. Schedule your script using "Schedule Task" from the control panel.

06-22-2004, 05:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Banginblaz Dont stop here; This is bat country! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North East	Need assistance with a simple prog What I need is a prog that can email a file once a day. I need it to be fully automatic, so I can just point to the file (a .txt) give it my email address, and walk away. Anyone willing to help?

06-22-2004, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
tropple Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004	Does it need to be an executable? If you can use a Perl script it's pretty easy. __________________ +++++++++++Boom!

06-24-2004, 12:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
tropple Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004	There's a program named Macro Express that can do some interesting things. http://www.macros.com It allows you to create macros that can control most programs and most functions on a PC. You can create the macros in the recorder or use the built-in script editor to select from available funtions. Their email function will let you send a file. It has many options for scheduling. We use it to automate several processes for publishing our documentation. It's perfect for getting things done with having to write a compiled app. __________________ +++++++++++Boom!

06-22-2004, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fallon Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: RI	What OS?

06-22-2004, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Banginblaz Dont stop here; This is bat country! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North East	oops, sorry.....Win XP I need it to run as a service aswell, does not need to be hidden, just not in the applications side of the task manager.

06-24-2004, 09:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
asshopo Insane Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan	That can be done pretty easily with .NET. Simple c# app with a few config lines in the app.config file and install it as a service. Tho, if you aren't a programmer, it will be an interesting challenge .

06-24-2004, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
bobd123 Rookie Join Date: May 2004	http://www.blat.net/ setup a simple batch program then schedule it through xp.

06-27-2004, 02:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
nothingx undead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: nihilistic freedom	Or, as was stated earlier, write a perl script and run it with the scheduler.

07-10-2004, 02:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
hex1848 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004	The easiest thing to do is to use CDOSYS (http://www.codeproject.com/asp/cdoex.asp shows you how to use it) and write a VBScript that creates/sends your email. Schedule your script using "Schedule Task" from the control panel.