how to write text of a file to MS outlook Express

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Hi I have text files I want to copy the text to MS outlook express. Assist me in writing the code for it Kritika

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

here private void button6_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { string path = @"D:\Files"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles("*").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); foreach (var fileInfo in files) { var filePath = fileInfo.FullName; using (var textFile = File.OpenText(filePath)) { SendMail(textFile.ReadToEnd() ); } } } private void SendMail(string fileContent) { MailMessage mailMessage = new MailMessage(); mailMessage.From = new MailAddress("trehan.kritika@gmail.com", "Kritika"); mailMessage.To.Add("trehan.kritika@gmail.com"); mailMessage.Subject = "Test Subject"; mailMessage.IsBodyHtml = true; mailMessage.Body = fileContent; using (SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient("smtp.gmail.com", 587)) { mailbox.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("myusername@gmail.com", "mypwd"); mailbox.EnableSsl = true; mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } }

kritika Rana · Answer

hi Again I have some new queries........ As my program is working properly but I want to sort the files according to date and time mentioned in the very first line of the files. If possible then guide me completing the project. I hereby attach sample files for your reference Regards Kritika

kritika Rana · Answer

My question is I want to search the file in different directories like I have dir test inside their is another dir test2 ,test3 and so on so I want to search the file in all the dir and then send the email. Hope you understand my question Thanks Kritika

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

that only string path = @"D:\Files"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles(" R49 *").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

No thats not my question I want specific file like startiong from "R49" is to be searched in different directories and then send as email..

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

yes, dinfo.GetFiles("test*") like this it will get files start with test Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

OK Can it be possible that to search for specific file name in different directories with this code. Thanks Kritika

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

yes, it will be sending till the number of files in the list

kritika Rana · Answer

Can this code sends 100 files ?????

kritika Rana · Answer

I want to another concept with this code.... It it possible to search a specific file from multiple directories sort it and then send as email.

kritika Rana · Answer

yes but one by one

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

you want to send multiple mail to same user?

kritika Rana · Answer

This code is sending all the files as body of the email. How to send one by one file

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

yes, private void button6_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { MailMessage mailMessage = new MailMessage(); mailMessage.From = new MailAddress("trehan.kritika@gmail.com", "Kritika"); mailMessage.To.Add("trehan.kritika@gmail.com"); mailMessage.Subject = "Test Subject"; mailMessage.IsBodyHtml = true; string path = @"D:\Files"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles("*").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); foreach (var fileInfo in files) { var filePath = fileInfo.FullName; using (var textFile = File.OpenText(filePath)) { sb.Append(textFile.ReadToEnd() + " "); } } mailMessage.Body = sb.ToString(); using (SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient("smtp.gmail.com", 587)) { mailbox.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("myusername@gmail.com", "mypwd"); mailbox.EnableSsl = true; mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } } Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

Thanks for your assistance . Its working now but Can this code send the files one by one to the specified person??? Regards Kritika

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

set this using (SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient("smtp.gmail.com", 587)) { mailbox.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("myusername@gmail.com", "mypwd"); mailbox. EnableSsl = true; mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

This time it shows exception---- smtp server requires a secure connection or the client was not authenticated

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

private void button6_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { MailMessage mailMessage = new MailMessage(); mailMessage.From = new MailAddress("trehan.kritika@gmail.com", "Kritika"); mailMessage.To.Add("trehan.kritika@gmail.com"); mailMessage.Subject = "Test Subject"; mailMessage.IsBodyHtml = true; string path = @"D:\Files"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles("*").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); foreach (var fileInfo in files) { var filePath = fileInfo.FullName; using (var textFile = File.OpenText(filePath)) { sb.Append(textFile.ReadToEnd() + " "); } } mailMessage.Body = "Test"; using (SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient("smtp.gmail.com", 587)) { mailbox.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("myusername@gmail.com", "mypwd"), mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } }

kritika Rana · Answer

where to put the code

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

then try like this var client = new SmtpClient("smtp.gmail.com", 587) { Credentials = new NetworkCredential("myusername@gmail.com", "mypwd"), EnableSsl = true }; Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

Ohhhh..... so tell me the correct way to knowing the smtp name. yes i want to use my gmail account.

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

no, it is wrong. Do you want to send mail using gmail? Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

I type nslookup in command prompt

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

can you tell me from where you get the SMTP server address i.e. ns.tataidc.co.in Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

Hi I tried but its not working . Same exception SERVICE NOT AVAILABLE ,CLOSING CHANNEL Help in resolving the exception.. Regards Kritika

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

for testing purpose try like this private void button6_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { MailMessage mailMessage = new MailMessage(); mailMessage.From = new MailAddress("trehan.kritika@gmail.com", "Kritika"); mailMessage.To.Add("trehan.kritika@gmail.com"); mailMessage.Subject = "Test Subject"; mailMessage.IsBodyHtml = true; string path = @"D:\Files"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles("*").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); foreach (var fileInfo in files) { var filePath = fileInfo.FullName; using (var textFile = File.OpenText(filePath)) { sb.Append(textFile.ReadToEnd() + " "); } } mailMessage.Body = "Test"; using (SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient("ns.tataidc.co.in")) { mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } }

kritika Rana · Answer

Now it shows exception service not available , Closing transmission channel for the same line mailbox.Send(mailMessage);

kritika Rana · Answer

It shows Failure sending mail for the below line... mailbox.Send(mailMessage);

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

for your requirement add-in is not required. Tell me what issue you are getting by using normal sending mail. Put the break point and let me know the error.

kritika Rana · Answer

I tried but not working . You have send me a link before I tried with that. The code is:------ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc668191 public partial class ThisAddIn { private void ThisAddIn_Startup(object sender, System.EventArgs e) { Outlook.Inspectors inspectors; inspectors = this.Application.Inspectors; inspectors.NewInspector += new Microsoft.Office.Interop.Outlook.InspectorsEvents_NewInspectorEventHandler(Inspectors_NewInspector); } private void ThisAddIn_Shutdown(object sender, System.EventArgs e) { } void Inspectors_NewInspector(Microsoft.Office.Interop.Outlook.Inspector Inspector) { Outlook.MailItem mailItem = Inspector.CurrentItem as Outlook.MailItem; if (mailItem != null) { if (mailItem.EntryID == null) { mailItem.Subject = "This text was added by using code"; mailItem.To = "trehan.kritika@gmail.com"; System.IO.StreamReader r = new System.IO.StreamReader("D:/Files/"); string body = r.ReadToEnd(); mailItem.Body = body; } } The code given above is working. It will open outlook exp when I click on New Email , To, Subject and body will showing the proper text. But I do not know how to use the add-ins with user controls like buttons. As you know that I need that when I click a button email will be send. Guide me

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

for testing purpose can keep only less number of files in your folder and test it

kritika Rana · Answer

Its showing Failure in sending mail

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

Your server is imposing a limit on the number of emails that can be sent for a SMTP connection. This is typically done to prevent spamming. You need to restrict the number of messages that you send at one time in order not to exceed this limit. Or, you can ask the server administrator to adjust the limit. Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

again same error

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

try like this using (SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient("ns.tataidc.co.in")) { mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

how to get smtp server name . Its not asking for authentication

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

is the right smtp server address? does it require any authentication? if yes set it mailbox.Credentials = new NetworkCredential(id, password); Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

Its showing Exception:---- service not available, Closing transmission channel

kritika Rana · Answer

Please chech the code: Its showing SMTP exception:------ private void button6_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { MailMessage mailMessage = new MailMessage(); mailMessage.From = new MailAddress("trehan.kritika@gmail.com", "Kritika"); mailMessage.To.Add("trehan.kritika@gmail.com"); mailMessage.Subject = "Test Subject"; mailMessage.IsBodyHtml = true; string path = @"D:\Files"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles("*").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); foreach (var fileInfo in files) { var filePath = fileInfo.FullName; using (var textFile = File.OpenText(filePath)) { sb.Append(textFile.ReadToEnd() + " "); } } mailMessage.Body = sb.ToString(); SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient("ns.tataidc.co.in"); mailbox.Send(mailMessage); }

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

here SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient( YOUR SMPT SERVER ADDRESS) ; mailbox.Send(mailMessage); Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

No where to write the SMTP server name

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

put the break point and check. Have you declared your SMTP server details? Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

Its not showing any success or error message .

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

then try like this private void button2_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { MailMessage mailMessage = new MailMessage(); mailMessage.From = new MailAddress("frommailid@test.com", "Sender Name"); mailMessage.To.Add("toMailId@test.com"); mailMessage.Subject = "Test Subject"; mailMessage.IsBodyHtml = true; string path = @"C:\Test\Mail"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles("*").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); StringBuilder sb=new StringBuilder(); foreach (var fileInfo in files) { var filePath = fileInfo.FullName; using (var textFile = File.OpenText(filePath)) { sb.Append(textFile.ReadToEnd() + " "); } } mailMessage.Body = sb.ToString(); SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient(YOUR SMPT SERVER ADDRESS); mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

Yes but in sorted manner .

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

When you click on the button, that time it should send the content of all files to only one user? Regards, Iftikar

kritika Rana · Answer

Yes It is .

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

In that case, for multiple file content will be send to single user?

kritika Rana · Answer

Hi What you are saying is Ok. But attached files will not be opened on the receivers machine it has to be as the body of the email. This is the requirement. Regards kritika

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

Hi, Instead of copying data to outlook and then send it, you write code in your application for sending mail by attaching the files like this private void button2_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { MailMessage mailMessage = new MailMessage(); mailMessage.From = new MailAddress("frommailid@test.com", "Sender Name"); mailMessage.To.Add("toMailId@test.com"); mailMessage.Subject = "Test Subject"; mailMessage.Body = "Test Body"; mailMessage.IsBodyHtml = true; string path = @"C:\Test\Mail"; DirectoryInfo dinfo = new DirectoryInfo(path); var files = dinfo.GetFiles("*").OrderByDescending(s => s.LastWriteTime).ToList(); foreach (var fileInfo in files) { var filePath = fileInfo.FullName; mailMessage.Attachments.Add(GetFileAttachments(filePath, fileInfo.Name)); } SmtpClient mailbox = new SmtpClient(YOUR SMPT SERVER ADDRESS); mailbox.Send(mailMessage); } private Attachment GetFileAttachments(string filePath, string sourceFileName) { using (FileStream fileStream = File.OpenRead(filePath)) { MemoryStream memStream = new MemoryStream(); memStream.SetLength(fileStream.Length); fileStream.Read(memStream.GetBuffer(), 0, (int)fileStream.Length); Attachment attachment = new Attachment(memStream, sourceFileName); return attachment; } } Regards, Iftikar

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