mailto link/pop-up/redirection

[imJihyo]

I’m trying to create something similar to websites that has a link that automatically opens a mailing app and already has a to address. Is this possible with Caspio? I want it to appear at the bottom of my DataPage. Any suggestion is much appreciated. Thanks!

[ParkLoey]

Hi @imJihyo

Here’s what I’m using for my Report DataPage

 

<a href="mailto:[@field:RecordTextEmail]">Send an email now</a>

 

I tried using this in an HTML Block and Footer and it both works. Just make sure to change [@field:RecordTextEmail] to the field you want to use. I suggest using the field picker since it is easier.

Here’s the link to my Test DataPage as well for you to see: https://c2abn197.caspio.com/dp/adf580003e27c8c147304009bce8

I hope this helps!

[ParkLoey]

4 minutes ago, imJihyo said:

Thank you! What mailing app does this code open? Also, is there a way to set default subjects/body too?

You can use this one if you want to add a subject and body:

<a href="mailto:[@field:RecordTextEmail]?subject=Mail from Caspio DataPage&body=Here is an email coming from my Caspio DataPage">Send an email now</a>

I used that code here: https://c2abn197.caspio.com/dp/adf580006874c633dd9546e2acf3

Also, what I experienced is, since I don't have a default mailing app, upon clicking, it shows all mailing app I have that is available. However, when I set one app as my default mailing app, it opens on that.

[imJihyo]

Just now, ParkLoey said:

Hi @imJihyo

Here’s what I’m using for my Report DataPage

 

<a href="mailto:[@field:RecordTextEmail]">Send an email now</a>

 

I tried using this in an HTML Block and Footer and it both works. Just make sure to change [@field:RecordTextEmail] to the field you want to use. I suggest using the field picker since it is easier.

Here’s the link to my Test DataPage as well for you to see: https://c2abn197.caspio.com/dp/adf580003e27c8c147304009bce8

I hope this helps!

Thank you! What mailing app does this code open? Also, is there a way to set default subjects/body too?

[ParkLoey]

Just wanted to share this as well. Just in case you want to use an email inside your table as the recipient, you can create mail to links as well. The good news is, this time you can do it using standard features. No need to add codes. What you need to do is just change the render value as to email link and that's it!