Configuration Files
Mail Manager for Windows uses the following configuration files to run.
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The AdminEmailFiling.cfg file is used to control the values in the EmailFiling.cfg file.
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This file is created in the Shared Configuration Folder
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Open the MailManager.Preferences.exe to edit the AdminEmailFiling.cfg (do NOT edit using a text editor).
Sample file:
A sample file can be found in the Mail Manager installation folder e.g. ...\Mail Manager\Sample\Mail Manager Config\AdminEmailFiling.cfg
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The AutoDiscoveryFileSystem.txt is used to discover network filing locations.
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The AutoDiscoveryFileSystem.txt must be:
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Located in the Shared Configuration Folder
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Called "AutoDiscoveryFileSystem.txt"
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Edited using a plain text editor e.g. Notepad, do NOT use Microsoft Word or similar
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The contents of the file will be applied during the implementation of Mail Manager and should NOT be changed
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If changes are required contact: support.mailmanager@ideagen.com
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The AutoDiscoverySharePoint.txt is used to discover SharePoint filing locations.
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The AutoDiscoverySharePoint.txt must be:
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Located in the Shared Configuration Folder
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Called AutoDiscoverySharePoint.txt
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Edited using a plain text editor e.g. Notepad, do NOT use Microsoft Word or similar
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The contents of the file will be applied during the implementation of Mail Manager and should NOT be changed.
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If changes are required contact: support.mailmanager@ideagen.com for more information.
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The Collections.txt is used to control which collections are available to users.
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The Collections.txt must be:
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Located in the Shared Configuration Folder
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Called "Collections.txt"
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Edited using a plain text editor e.g. Notepad, do NOT use Microsoft Word or similar
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Sample file:
A sample file can be found in the Mail Manager installation folder e.g. ...\Mail Manager\Sample\Mail Manager Config\Collections.txt
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Lines beginning with ; will be ignored by Mail Manager (used for comments)
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Valid keyword sections are: [remove], [add on], [add off] & [remove local locations]
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[remove] = will remove specified Collections from users installations of Mail Manager
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[add on] = will add and switch on specified Collections from users installations of Mail Manager
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[add off] = will add but switch off specified Collections from users installations of Mail Manager
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Specify only one .mmcollection per line. If no path is specified it is assumed the Collection file is located in Shared Configuration Folder
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Keyword sections can contain multiple lines
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% can be used as a wildcard
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The use of environment variables are supported in the path e.g. %userprofile%\Dropbox
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When removing collections ensure the full path is included or use the wildcard plus a backslash e.g. %\
Example 1
To remove a Collection file that is no longer required use the "[remove]" keyword with the full path or wildcard plus a backslash e.g.
[remove]
%\Test.mmcollection
\\Server01\Administration\Staff.mmcollection
Note: If the path is not included the collection will NOT be removed.
Example 2
In this example two Collection files are added to the users of Mail Manager.
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One will be switched on and the filing location visible when using Mail Manager to file and search.
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The other will be available to all users, but not visible when filing or searching.
[add on]
Projects.mmcollection
[add off]
Sales.mmcollection
Example 3
In these examples a Collection file is added that is not located in the Shared Configuration Folder
[add on]
H:\%username%.mmcollection
\\Server01\Administration\Administration.mmcollection
https://mailmanager.sharepoint.com/sites/IT/Shared%20Documents/Mail%20Manager%20Config&Folder/Finance.mmcollection
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The EmailFiling.cfg file is used to define the options in the User Preferences window.
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Located in: %AppData%\Oasys\Mail Manager
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Editing the EmailFiling.cfg file is automated as the changes are pushed directly from the Mail Manager Toolbar in the Ribbon by navigating to Tools > User Preferences
To access the Additional Configuration Variables, see Additional EmailFiling