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In order to create a Dynamic SMS Message you will need to, click on {{Menu|Messages}} at the top of Platinum on the ''"Task Bar"'' and then go to {{Menu|SMS Messages|Manage Messages}}. | In order to create a Dynamic SMS Message you will need to, click on {{Menu|Messages}} at the top of Platinum on the ''"Task Bar"'' and then go to {{Menu|SMS Messages|Manage Messages}}. | ||
| − | * Press {{KeyPress|F6}} or click the {{Button|Add}} button. | + | *Press {{KeyPress|F6}} or click the {{Button|Add}} button. |
| − | * On the new screen that appears you will need to do the following: | + | *On the new screen that appears you will need to do the following: |
| − | ** Give the Message a {{DataPrompt|Description:}}. | + | **Give the Message a {{DataPrompt|Description:}}. |
| − | ** Set the {{DataPrompt|From:}} to {{DataValue|Fixed text}}. | + | **Set the {{DataPrompt|From:}} to {{DataValue|Fixed text}}. |
| − | *** Then enter up to eleven characters. ''(This will show when the message is received by the recipient.)'' | + | ***Then enter up to eleven characters. ''(This will show when the message is received by the recipient.)'' |
| − | ** Set the {{DataPrompt|Text source}} to {{DataValue|Dynamic text}}. | + | **Set the {{DataPrompt|Text source}} to {{DataValue|Dynamic text}}. |
| − | ** The next part is to select the report that has the ''"Dynamic text"'' | + | **The next part is to select the module where the report that has the ''"Dynamic text"'' is located.''<br>('''For Example:''' A text message notifying a customer that their vehicle is ready for collection, would need to run from the {{WS}}. So you would need to select {{DataValue|Workshop Management}} in the drop down.))'' |
| + | **Finally the you will need to enter in the {{DataValue|Code}} for the report, which contains the ''"Dynamic text"''. ''(i.e. {{DataValue|<nowiki>}AA</nowiki>}}.)''. | ||
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Summary
This article will explain how to create a Dynamic SMS Message.
More Information
In order to create a Dynamic SMS Message you will need to, click on " Messages" at the top of Platinum on the "Task Bar" and then go to " SMS Messages Manage Messages".
- Press <F6> or click the [Add] button.
- On the new screen that appears you will need to do the following:
- Give the Message a "Description:".
- Set the "From:" to 'Fixed text'.
- Then enter up to eleven characters. (This will show when the message is received by the recipient.)
- Set the "Text source" to 'Dynamic text'.
- The next part is to select the module where the report that has the "Dynamic text" is located.
(For Example: A text message notifying a customer that their vehicle is ready for collection, would need to run from the Workshop. So you would need to select 'Workshop Management' in the drop down.)) - Finally the you will need to enter in the 'Code' for the report, which contains the "Dynamic text". (i.e. '}AA'.).
