How to install
- Download and unzip APD-Soft Web Mailer distributable file.
- Place wbm.isa and wbm2.dll files into a "cgi-bin" virtual directory on your MS IIS web server (or into any other virtual directory with script execution access rights).
Note: if you cannot find wbm2.dll after unzipping, make sure DLL type of files is not hidden from the view in your Windows Explorer properties - go to View/Options in Explorer menu
- In case of MS IIS 6.0 on Windows Server 2003 you may need to set permissions on the server to allow ISAPI script execution. MS IIS 6.0 may have all active server content disabled by default.
- Type the following address in your Internet browser:
http://x1/x2/wbm.isa?req=11
where x1 is your web server mnemonic address or IP address, and x2 is the path to the virtual directory where you placed wbm.isa and wbm2.dll files.
For example:
http://www.myserver.com/cgi-bin/wbm.isa?req=11
You should see the page in your browser with further instructions generated by Web Mailer itself. It will invite you to define the initial settings. Just follow the instructions, and in a couple of minutes you will have Web Mailer fully operational.
Note: if you cannot get the page with further instructions in your browser, then something is wrong with your web server configuration - please click here for the list of possible reasons. If your server is MS IIS 6.0 (Windows Server 2003) click here to see how to set permissions on the server.
- Place links to the Send Message page on other pages of your web site using the same URL as described above.
- Make sure the access rights are set properly for the directory (folder) on the server where you placed wbm.isa and wbm2.dll. To read more about the recommended directory access rights click here.
- Note: regularly, you should NOT register wbm.isa or wbm2.dll as an application with MS IIS. As an ISAPI extension, APD-Soft Web Mailer will be recognized by MS IIS automatically. This is NOT a VB script application and NOT an ASP active component. Attempt to register may prevent it from running.
However, in case if your MS IIS server is configured some unusual and special way, or has some special system add-ons installed, it may be sometime required to register wbm.isa as an "approved" server application. Consult with your server software documentation for further details.
Settings
To change the settings for the Send Message page after it has been initially set up, type the following address in your Internet browser:
http://x1/x2/wbm.isa?req=31
where x1 is your web server mnemonic address or IP address, and x2 is the path to the virtual directory where you placed wbm.isa and wbm2.dll files.
For example:
http://www.myserver.com/cgi-bin/wbm.isa?req=31
Note: unlike in normal mode, it is "31", not "11".
You will be prompted for administrator password which you set when setting up the page initially.
After you log on in administrative mode, you will have the same functionality as regular users, plus you will be able to control the settings.
Further instructions and customization settings samples can be found on the Settings page generated by Web Mailer and shown in your Internet browser.
Setting several different pages to send mail
The principal administrator can set up the second, the third, or other pages, using the corresponding link on the Settings page. Each page may have its own recipient E-mail address.
To refer to the second, third, or etc. page from other pages on your web site, use links with a similar URL as described above, but instead of "req=11" apply "req=12", or "req=13", etc. The 2nd character is the index of the page, and may be a digit from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to Z.
To administer the second, third, or other page, use the similar address in your browser, specifying "req=32", "req=33", etc. instead of "req=31".