Predefined email messages should be saved in the C:\handy_et\data\db\ folder.

Save messages as text files. Include "email_" text at the beginning of the file name (email_overdue_second_message.txt)

Note:
In the same way you can define files that will be used in the Print Notices window. In this case create text files that start with "prt_" text (example: prt_custom_overdue.txt)

To create predefined messages you can use Windows Notepad application.

The first line in the text file defines the message subject.

You can use different keywords.
You can use the following keywords when sending email messages from the Manage Loans window:
<DATE> is replaced with today value
<BORROWER> is replaced with borrower name
<ITEM_LIST> is replaced with equipment/tool title and due date. <B_BARCODE> is replaced with borrower barcode. <I_BARCODE> is replaced with item barcode.

You can use the following keywords when sending email messages from the Borrowers window:
<DATE> is replaced with today value
<BORROWER> is replaced with borrower name

In the Send Email window all custom messages are listed in the Message File list box.

Use the Message File list box to select and load the predefined message.

First line from the email_custom_message.txt file is displayed in the Message Subject box.

All lines from the email_custom_message.txt (starting from 2nd line) are displayed in the Message Body box.

In the Manage Loans window you can easily send massages to all borrowers with loaned out items.

In the Manage Loans window you can easily send massages to all borrowers that have only overdue items.