manage-email-services

Configure SMTP and email templates in OFBiz with PDF attachments.

175|216|Updated Mar 5, 2017

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npx skills add https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins --skill manage-email-services

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Skill: manage-email-services
Source: https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/tree/main/ai-agent-skills/manage-email-services
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins --skill manage-email-services

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the configuration and implementation of email services within OFBiz, ensuring reliable and template-driven business notifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

SMTP Configuration: Set up mail relay hosts, ports, authentication, and SSL/TLS.
Template Management: Define email content using ProductStoreEmailSetting for commerce or EmailTemplateSetting for system alerts.
PDF Attachments: Generate and attach PDF documents like invoices directly to emails.
Use Case: Automatically send order confirmation emails with attached invoices to customers after a purchase is completed.

Quick Start

Configure SMTP settings in general.properties and send an order confirmation email using the sendMailFromTemplateSetting service.

Frequently Asked Questions about manage-email-services

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I configure SMTP settings for sending emails in OFBiz?▼

Set up the SMTP mail relay host, port, authentication, and SSL/TLS settings in the `general.properties` file to enable OFBiz email services.

How do I send an order confirmation email with a PDF attachment in OFBiz?▼

Generate and attach PDF documents like invoices to emails by using the `sendMailFromTemplateSetting` service and configuring the `xslfoAttachScreenLocation` parameter.

What is the difference between ProductStoreEmailSetting and EmailTemplateSetting in OFBiz?▼

`ProductStoreEmailSetting` manages templates for commerce notifications, whereas `EmailTemplateSetting` handles system alerts within OFBiz email services.

Does OFBiz support asynchronous email sending and audit trails?▼

OFBiz supports asynchronous email sending and integrates with `CommunicationEvent` to maintain reliable audit trails for dispatched business notifications.

Can I use OFBiz email services for automated business notifications?▼

Yes, OFBiz email services enable template-driven business notifications, automatically sending communications like order confirmations with attached invoices after a purchase.