Goal
To create a prepared message.
A prepared message is saved message that you assign to a group.
You can use one prepared message for multiple future sendouts. You can send one prepared message multiple times.
In Mapp Engage, prepared messages have many uses:
Automatically send messages in Automations or on a whiteboard. Examples include a daily birthday email or a series of welcome messages.
Manually send group messages with the Copy & Send action.
Create a template for system messages.
Procedure
- In the Main Navigation, select Create New> Message.
⇒ The Message Creation window opens. - Select your Message Type
- Add your message content and click Prepare Sendout.
⇒ The Prepare Sendout window opens - From the Group drop-down list, select a group.
- In the Action area, select Saved as Prepared Message.
- To use the prepared message as a template for system messages, click the Create System Message checkbox.
- Click Save Prepared Message.
⇒ The message is saved as a prepared message.
You can view or edit the message in the Prepared Messages window.
The prepared messages available for use in selections and automations.