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What is an ePostcard

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Title: What is an ePostcard


1
ePostCard Stretching Forms in Vignette
  • What is an ePostcard?
  • How and why would we use an ePostcard?
  • How does it work?
  • ePostcard as Content Type?

2
ePostCard
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E-PostCards for Michigan.gov
4
What is an ePostCard?
  • A greeting from one person to another sent
    electronically
  • Can include images
  • Generally is HTML mail
  • Can be sent from a Web site by filling out a form

5
Why would we use an ePostcard?
  • Individuals may want to send a greeting to
    friends or relatives while visiting the
    Michigan.gov Web site.
  • Agencies may want to use it on the backend to
    notify a group about upcoming events.
  • ePostcards can be used for promotional purposes
    and special events.

6
How does it work?
  • New command in Vignette (MailOutHTML) allows us
    to send HTML mail which can be rich with
    graphics.
  • The form is similar to any other MailOut form.
  • The postcards HTML message is generated from
    hidden form fields passed upon submission.
  • Allows for one or more recipients.
  • Javascript is used for the Image Selector
    feature.
  • Great care must be used when editing the code due
    to the complexity.

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Demonstration
  • The ePostCard can be sampled at
  • http//www.michigan.gov/e-michigan/0,1607,7-112-15
    476_16243_31695---,00.html

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ePostcard as Content Type
  • Questions
  • Is there a need for this type of application?
  • Would it be a worthwhile venture to create
    special content type that would make coding this
    page easier?
  • Let us know how you can use this application!
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