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Version 5.2: Released June 2, 2022
- new: option to keep emails in the drafts folder, instead of sending them through the outbox
- new: skip blank list items with empty merge field values
- new: when the content of the merge document is used for both the attachment and for the email body, you can now select the message format: html or plain text
- new details in the sending report: path of saved attachments, missing attachments, row in a source of data, etc.
Version 5.1: Released February 17, 2022
- send messages delayed and in batches over the specified time interval
- request delivery and read receipt
- message delivery report is expanded with new data
- updated security certificate
Version 5.0.1: Released November 1, 2021
Version 5.0: Released May 26, 2021
- pdf attachments generated using the corresponding message format can now be password protected. available only in pro edition.
- added “docx attachment” message format as well as password protection/encryption for docx attachments. available only in the pro edition.
- the final report sent can now be customized: the ability to add columns and several other message generation parameters is added. available only in the pro edition.
- Numerous improvements to the options dialog:
- option to allow saving settings and selections for next use, option to enable saving settings and selections for next use
- option to use attached text as message body
- counter of days of trial period
Version 4.3.1: Released December 7, 2020
Version 4.3: Released January 24, 2020
- support for exclusion list is added: messages are not sent to these recipients, even if the addresses are present in the main recipient list or in the data source.
- new option to generate a detailed report for created messages.
- fixed: a problem with missing spaces in the names of attachments, obtained from the data file field.
version 4.2: released on September 5, 2019
- new: “save copies of generated files in folder” option is now also available for rtf and html/mht attachments.
- new: ability to send product registrations to added mapilab support team.
- fixed: error with message format “pdf/rtf/html attachment” could appear if message body was left blank.
- fixed: In the “save copies of generated pdf files in folder option”, an issue with incorrect filename format if a datasource field is selected as filename is resolved.
- new: mail profile selection option is added.
Version 4.1: Released June 17, 2019
- new: tracking email campaign results with google analytics.
- added check for running programs from microsoft office package during plugin installation as well such as the possibility of force closing them for the correct installation of the plugin.
- checking the launch of the plugin installation with the rights of another user (run as administrator) and automatic selection of the correct installation method is added.
Version 4.0.1: Released April 4, 2019
- mechanism for embedding images in messages with html format significantly improved.
- fixed: a bug when loading the .net module for connection to sharepoint, known on systems where different versions of .net framework are installed, it is resolved.
Version 4.0: Released December 28, 2018
- new: the program interface is completely redesigned. sending personal emails is now smarter and faster.
- new: Sent personal messages attached as pdf files can be saved to the specified local folder or network share.
- new: the number of recipients is displayed.
- fixed: a problem with the processing of file masks in the file names obtained from the data source.
- new : Added options to view program logs.
- new: Added custom setting to delay mailing start.
- Updated help file.
Version 3.0.2: Released October 9, 2018
Version 3.0.1: Released April 19, 2018
- Fixed: Known issue with processing large recipient lists with office 2016 32-bit edition.
- Improved diagnostic logs for advanced troubleshooting.
Version 3.0: Released February 22, 2018
- improved custom pdf document generation mechanism.
- new: microsoft sharepoint lists are now supported as a mail merge data source.
- professional edition of the product is released.
Version 2.12.3.3: Released August 18, 2017
- Fixed: An issue with adding the plugins toolbar to the “mails” ribbon tab in publisher and word, known in several cases with microsoft office 2013-1016.
- fixed: known “invalid record data type” error with recent updates applied over previously installed version 2.6 and below.
Version 2.12.1.0: Released May 17, 2017
- added revised and updated plugin installation/deployment mechanism for microsoft office applications:
- diagnostics of current ms office settings;
- diagnostics plugin loading in word, outlook and publisher;
- mechanism to fix loading problems in case the plugin is disabled in any office application.
Version 2.12.0.4: Released February 10, 2017
- Implemented an update to Outlook’s system security warning prevention mechanism when trying to access items. This warning appeared on some language systems after Outlook 2016 installation.
Version 2.12.0.3: Released January 30, 2017
Version 2.12: Released October 12, 2016
- a new function is added: the name of the current document can be used to rename the attachment that contains the text of the main message, when the message format ” pdf/html/rtf attached”. .
- fixed: the known bug with some specific settings when closing the post in the editor.
Version 2.11: Released July 4, 2016
- new: added log level option for troubleshooting: mail merge toolkit help button (down arrow)-> log.
- new: Added fallback action for messages with attachments: If the file is not available, you can select to stop sending the message with a failed attachment. other alternatives available: skip this message, skip all messages, stop sending.
- fixed: a problem with detecting the number of records in the data source if some specific filters are used.
Version 2.10: Released March 22, 2016
Version 2.9: Released on September 7, 2015
- added support for microsoft office 2016;
- added support for windows 10.
Version 2.8: Released January 19, 2015
Version 2.7: Released June 25, 2014
- Fixed an issue with incorrect post conversion to gif format using mail merge in Microsoft Office Publisher 2007-2013.
- Added a new feature in Microsoft Office Publisher: export the publication to pdf format.
- the editing method in microsoft office publisher is updated: the built-in editor is now used.
- if you select the message formats “attachment in pdf” in publisher , you can set using a separate template in the message body (so it’s not empty if you send the message text as an attachment).
- unicode support added.
- Fixed error processing filters by data source record numbers.
Version 2.6.4: Released May 27, 2014
- support for microsoft office 2013 service pack 1 (kb2817430) is added.
- a new feature is added: you can use a separate template in the message body if you select message formats such as: “html attachment”, “rtf attachment”, “pdf attachment” (in previous versions, the message text was sent in the attachment and the message body was empty).
- fixed a problem with the incorrect display of specific local characters.
- the method of sending messages with attachments is optimized.
Version 2.6.3: Released October 18, 2013
- Fix an issue where registration code is not saved if Microsoft Office Word is run without administrator credentials.
- Unicode paths to attachments (national-specific characters in filenames file) are now supported.
- new feature: file masks are now supported in the name of attachments.
- fixed an issue with sending a blank message body – known in several cases with systems where -the English locale setting was not used.
Version 2.6.2: Released February 25, 2013
Version 2.6.1: Released November 16, 2012
Version 2.6: Released December 19, 2011
Version 2.5.7: Released October 14, 2010
Version 2.5.6: Released February 19, 2010
Version 2.5.5: Released December 10, 2009
Version 2.5.4: Released July 22, 2009
- deployability has been extended;
- minor interface changes.
Version 2.5.3: Released December 23, 2008
Version 2.5.2: Released December 18, 2007
Version 2.5.0: Released December 11, 2006
- added support for windows vista;
- added support for microsoft office 2007.
Version 2.4.0: Released April 20, 2006
- added file attachment manager;
- improved program installation wizard;
- improved “help” section;
- The company’s product list and description have been updated.
Version 2.3.0: Released January 17, 2006
Version 2.2.0: Released July 8, 2005
- the possibility of sending messages when the “cc” and “bcc” fields are filled has been added.
- the fields and settings of the main program window can be saved. now.
Version 2.1.0: Released June 11, 2005
- the way to select accounts has been changed.
- you can now send the messages combined with background images.
Version 2.0.0: Released May 27, 2005
Version 1.7: Released March 14, 2005
version 1.6: released on February 23, 2005
version 1.5: released on January 13, 2005
- fixed bug with sending messages by excel data source.
- added Russian language.
Version 1.4: Released August 27, 2004
- fixed microsoft windows xp service pack 2 compatibility issues.
- product was tested with windows xp 64 bit edition with no known issues.
Version 1.3: Released August 10, 2004
- The “Mail Merge Toolkit” button has been added to the Microsoft Word “Mail Merge” toolbar.
- You can now send your merged messages as files attachments in rtf format.
- the possibility of sending messages to recipients from the address book of the exchange server has been added.
version 1.2: released on January 14, 2004
- the plugin now allows the user to choose to save or not save sent messages (in the sent items folder).
- fixed some bugs.
Version 1.1: Released October 24, 2003
Version 1.0: Released October 9, 2003