Managing your Comms
Close integration with Outlook makes PIAB a match made in heaven for most users allowing them to store and share their email comms alongside other project documentation, including them with simple drag and drop. Distributing documents by email is also well catered for and Outlook users can quickly attach documents to messages, tasks or appointments, even saving frequent send lists.
This is great for comms within the core project team but you can also use this to communicate project files including master copies for comment or update with external users. When Checking updated content back into the system the Outlook toolbar helps you detach updated files and places them for your review and check back in.
So great if you are using the .NET software client where drag and drop and interaction with local Outlook is a major plus. If you are using the browser interface it isn’t possible to interface with Outlook or if indeed you don’t use outlook at all, we offer an SMTP send capability.
When using SMTP mode the system provides you with a form to generate your email type in the message etc and it is then sent from PIAB, this includes a copy to your nominated email address so you get a copy of any messages you have sent, just the same as you would with Outlook.
SMTP or Outlook is a user option so in an organisational implementation each user can choose the mode best for them.
Automatic Notifications
Manager licence users with sufficient permissions can set up watches on project documents. When new files are added or files updated notification emails will automatically be sent to users giving them details of the changes. These emails also include direct URL links so if the user has sufficient permissions they can view the file immediately.
This capability is a core part of the report publishing pattern, the PM publishes a report and the list of recipients get an email with a link they can use, their view is then recorded in the audit trail. Notifications can also be set to send to recipients if no update is detected by a set date/time.
Email Integration
Users can add emails.
As above,Outlook or SMTP send profiles are supported. No Notifications our Outlook Toolbar.
Full capability as described here. Users will need to have a manager licence to set notifications on documents they control.
Full capability as described here. Users will need to have a manager licence to set notifications on documents they control.
“Email use is ubiquitous so it makes sense that your project management tool should be closely integrated with it. Manage files on and off email, store and share emails, auto send notifications and more.”
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