Emails can be send manually to a crew member or messages can be generated automatically whenever a roster change is made or when you release the roster.
A number of settings need to be done before we can send Email.
COM channel:
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Setup parameters:
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Template: The templates are made in the Integration factory. We will make 4 templates, two for Revision notifications (Body and Header) that is used every time we make a revision. And two for Roster Releases (Body and Header) that will send an Email when you release the roster. | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Revision Notification: Step 1: Name: Mandatory, use a descriptive name. Data Type: Must be of type "Human Resources" | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Step 2: Data Element: Text Add: This will create an empty template. Template: Add the elements you want in the message. Follow the same process for the Header. | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Roster Release: The process is the same as for Revision Notification | |||||||||||||||||
Events: The Events are created in the Automation factory. When an event like a roster revision happen, the Event is triggered and Sleipner will send the message to the COM and the message will go out. | |||||||||||||||||
In the Events section we create our two notifications RevisionNotification and RosterRelease The way the two events are set up is the same, except for the Event type and the template. | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Step 1: Event: The system has a long list of built in events. For this exercise we use Roster REV and ROSTER PUBL Datatype: Human Resources Filter: None, but you could use any of the HR Filters. Station: None, but you could use Station specific messages Bounce message: isn't used for SMS | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Step 2: Template Type: Own meassage Template: RevisionNotification Body Criteria: Header Template: RevisionNotification Header | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Step 3: Com Channel: Email Com Channel Instance: Select you COM Email instance Address: Write the Email Address types you want to include, multiple addresses can be separated by semicolon (see Email Types). The system will look after the Email type type on the crew and send the email to the corresponding email address Send as unique: If the COM channel is EMAIL you have the option ![]() | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
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Manual Email: From the roster gantt you can send Email direct to a crew member. Right click on the crew and select the Email icon | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Originator: the email address of the user logged in. Receiver: The email address of the crew. | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
You can send the message to multiple crew by mark the crew | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
Manual Email to Contacts: From the search dialog ![]() Click on the email address in the Email column and the email dialog will open. | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||