Message Creation: Configuration (Email)

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Overview

The Configuration for Sendout window allows you to define the key settings for your email message before sending it. This step is identical for both CMS and HTML emails.

In this step, you select the recipient group, configure delivery options, and personalize your message setup.

For a conceptual overview of email message types and the overall email creation workflow, see the Email Channel Basics.


Navigation Path

During email creation, follow the message creation process until you reach Configuration.


Settings

The following table describes the available settings in the Configuration for Sendout window:

Setting

Description

Message Name

Displays the name of the message. This name is defined in Step 1 (Type) and is not visible to recipients.

Group

Selects the group to which the message is sent. You can change the group in this step.

Choose Sender Profile

Defines the sender profile used for the message. This sets the email sender identity and security level.

Channel

Shows the email channel configuration used for sendout. This is defined during system setup.

Action

Defines whether to send the message to the group or save it. Options: Send to Group, Save as Prepared Message, or Create System Message Template.

Segment

Applies a filter to limit the recipients of the message. You can select an existing selection or define a selection expression.

Best Sendout Time

See Best Sendout Time Configuration.

Message Transport

Defines when to start the sendout process. Options: Immediately or Schedule.

Message Preprocessing

Allows you to schedule message processing before transport. This option is only available if Transport Acceleration is enabled in your system. You can schedule processing up to 72 hours before message transport.

Advanced Options

Setting

Description

Send to a SuperGroup

Defines whether to send the message to all subgroups of a selected SuperGroup. This option appears only when a SuperGroup is selected.

Sendout Size

Limits the sendout to a specific portion of the group. You can send to all members, a percentage, or a fixed number of members. Members are selected at random if less than 100%.

Format

Defines the message format: HTML, Text, or Both.

Message Category

Assigns a category to the message. Categories help you evaluate message performance and can be used in selections and automations.

Inbox Monitoring Test

Applies inbox monitoring before sendout. This is a fee-based feature. Contact your account manager for availability and costs.


Actions

The following actions are available in the Configuration for Sendout window:

Action

Description

Edit Message

Returns to message content editing. Sendout settings will be lost.

Preview

Opens a preview of the message before sendout.

Check Message

Opens the Summary step to review and finalize the sendout.


Additional Information

Note:
The start time for a sendout may be influenced by group settings. If the start time defined in the group settings conflicts with the time configured here, Mapp Engage delays the sendout until the group-defined time.