Mac Form: Replying with a Custom Form (96889)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 3.0
  • Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 3.1
This article was previously published under Q96889

SUMMARY

When reading a message in version 3.0 or 3.1 of Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks, choosing the Reply button generates a reply using the standard Note form. Using the custom forms feature of Mail, it is possible to configure a form to reply using the same custom form or a different form. This can produce a linking effect between forms.

MORE INFORMATION

To chain forms, it is possible to modify the "replyID" field on the title card of the Forms Designer by doing the following:
  1. Open the desired form stack in HyperCard.
  2. Press COMMAND+M to display the Message window.
  3. Type SET THE USERLEVEL TO 5 and press the ENTER key.
  4. Type SHOW CARD FIELD "REPLYID" and press the ENTER key.
  5. Select the Field tool. To the right of the ID field, an empty field will appear.
  6. Double-click this field. Cancel the Lock Text option. Choose the OK button.
  7. Use the Browse tool to enter the two character IDs of the form you want to use as the reply form.
  8. Select the Field tool again, double-click the replyID field and then select the Lock Text check box again. Choose the OK button.
  9. In the Message window, enter HIDE CARD FIELD "REPLYID" and press ENTER.
  10. Click the Form Mover button to install the form.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/23/2003
Keywords:KB96889
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