Information for PDQ publishers regarding mailing functions

IUIE PDQ (predefined query) publishers have an additional output type, "Mailing", that they can assign to a PDQ. Publishers must write the PDQ so that its output is an IUIE mailing request file. For more, see In the IUIE, what are the components of a mailing request file?

The "Mail" output format option is presented unconditionally (if allowed by the publisher). Also, the "Mailing" output destination must be selected to actually perform a mailing (as opposed to simply seeing the mailing request information in your web browser, completed reports, or as printed copy).

Note: If the FIELDS section has a value, then the request is a mail merge request. Otherwise, the request is assumed to be a mass mail request.

Note: It is important to type the email message directly into the mailing request file. If you must compose the message outside of the IUIE, use a plain text editor. Avoid using either Word or WordPerfect, as they introduce invisible characters that Unix can't process; this will cause mailings to truncate or fail.

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