====== Message List ======

The message list allows administrators to broadcast messages to users which display when they login.  These messages also can be configured with general responses to gain quick feedback from Users.

===== Manage Message List =====

To access the message list click ''Administration'' -> ''Message List'' from the main menu.

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==== Right-Click Operations ====
Right-clicking in the Message List provides three operations:

  * **[[#Editing A Message|Properties]]**: Launches the Edit Message Window. This can also be done by double-clicking on a message.
  * **[[#Add]]**: Launches the New Message Window. This can also be done by pressing the Insert key on the keyboard.
  * **[[#Refresh]]**: Refreshes the Message List to display the most up-to-date information. This can also be done by pressing the F5 key on the keyboard.

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==== Adding a New Message ====

To add a new message to the **Message List**:
 
Right-click in the Message List and select ''Add'' or press the Insert key on the keyboard. 

The **New Message** window is comprised of four modifiable fields:
   * **Subject**: The title of the message.
   * **Response Type**: Adds "Yes", "No", "Maybe", and/or "Contact Me" buttons to the bottom of the message.
   * **Expiry**: The date when the message should expire and no longer display.
   * **Message**: The body of the message to be sent.

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Click **Save** to add the message.


==== Editing A Message ====

Right-click on a message in the Message List and select ''Properties'' to open up the **Edit Message** window.

Under the ''Message Details'' tab the fields **Subject**, **Response**, **Expiry Date** and **Message** can be modified.  The Message ID is automatically created and cannot be modified by the user.

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Users to receive the message can be chosen from the ''Selected Users'' tab.  Select the user/s and press the spacebar to select or de-select the users that will receive the message.  User responses (if any), along with the time and date, are also displayed.

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