E-Mail Templates

[metricgravity]

Hi.

I have a question about how to use the e-mail templates. I understand that I can create a link to an e-mail template form. However, I do not understand how to set the recipient of an e-mail message, or how to set the values of variables within a template.

As an example, I am interested in using the e-mail template, "COPYEDIT AUTHOR COMPLETE," which goes from an author to a section editor. I changed the wording of the e-mail message such that it now is a request from an author for a section editor to review a manuscript. The new wording of the template is as follows:

{$editorialContactName}:

I have submitted the manuscript, "{$articleTitle}," to the Journal of Insect Science Online Submissions System. I request that you see through the editorial process in your role as Editor.

Submission URL: {$submissionUrl}
Username: {$editorUsername}

Thank you,
{$authorName}


I want to create a link for an author to send this message to a section editor of his choosing. To do that, I would need to be able to select the recipient of the message. However, I have not been able to figure out how to create a link for a particular recipient. I also need to set the values of the Smarty variables ({$editorialContactName}, {$articleTitle}, etc.) to specific values. However, I was not able to do that.

I was wondering if someone could please help me. I can clarify if my question is confusing.

Thank you for your help.

Best Regards,
metricgravity

[asmecher]

Hi metricgravity,

The easiest way to open an email template is to use the "template" parameter to the /user/email handler -- however, using that technique you will not be able to use email variables. If you want to use email variables and control recipients, you'll need to code up a new function rather than using the "template" parameter. To do this, have a look at some of the existing examples -- if this message is being sent by the Editor, then look at e.g. pages/sectionEditor/SubmissionEditHandler.inc.php at the thankReviewer function (and associated SectionEditorAction::thankReviewer function).

Regards,
Alec Smecher
Public Knowledge Project Team