Integrate SMS text messaging with AutoSender in 10 easy steps
The following example will show you how to integrate text messaging using a service by Clickatell - there are quite a number of companies that offer e-mail to SMS, but Clickatell offers very good rates and is active around the globe, so we thought it was a good choice.
myFMbutler AutoSender allows you to integrate messaging in your FileMaker solutions. Because it sends e-mail, it can also be used with third party services like e-mail to fax or e-mail to SMS text messaging.
What you need
How to implement
1° Once your Clickatell account has been activated, log in to your account. Under 'Manage my products', Choose Add SMTP Connection. Once you have done that, you will receive an API ID that we'll need later.
2° If you haven't already done so, download and install AutoSender on your FileMaker Server machine - the best procedure is to follow the instructions in the Quick Install PDF.
3° Upload the example file (JDBC if you have Server Advanced - or XML if you have FMS9) to the server and bring it online - if you check the status of the file, you should see that it's being shared via either JDBC or XML.
4° In the AutoSender Config application, create a new connection as shown below, either JDBC or XML:
5° Enter your SMTP server information under the 'SMTP server' tab
6° Enter the field names in the 'Field' tab
7° In AutoSender Config Preferences, check whether the AutoSender daemon/service is running. If it is not, start it now.
8° Open the file from a client machine and enter your Clickatell account details: account name, password and API id.
9° Go to the "SMS entry" layout. Enter you e-mail address in the "Mail from" field and a mobile test number in the "SMS addressee" field (country code + number).
10° Click the "Send" button - you should get the text message on your mobile in a matter of seconds (depending on mobile network conditions).
