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***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 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.))''
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**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>}}.)''.
 
**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>}}.)''.

Revision as of 09:56, 12 November 2014

Summary

This article will explain how to create a Dynamic SMS Message.

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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'.).