Parameter for Specifying Email Client

The following table describes the parameter to specify the email client you are using. You set this parameter either as a server component parameter or as parameters in the [EMail] section of the configuration file, depending on your Siebel client type. For more information about user preferences, see Preference Settings for Outbound Communications.

Component Parameter for Application Object Manager Parameter in [EMail] Section of Configuration File Description

Default Email Client

DefaultMailClient

The default email client. Set this parameter to one of the following values:

  • Siebel Mail Client

  • Microsoft Outlook

The default value is Siebel Mail Client.

This parameter corresponds to the Outbound Communications user preference of Email Client. The parameter setting is in effect unless the user preference overrides it.