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    • Article Type: General
    • Product: Aleph
    • Product Version: 20

    Desired Outcome Goal:
    How to configure tables to send SMS messages to library patrons

    Procedure:
    Preconditions to send messages by SMS:
    1. The patron has a valid SMS number in his patron card - Address Information node.
    2. In the Global Patron Information node the box "Receive SMS" must be checked.
    3. Define the sms_server in the $alephe_root/aleph_start file with Jboss IP and port
    4. List forms that will trigger SMS sending in ./xxx50/tab/form_sms table in the ADM library
    5. The SMS messages are defined in $aleph_root/error_lng/sms_messages table.
    6. entry 0072 in tab18.lng must be set with the relevant charge.

    Additional Information

    For further information consult (in Documentation center):
    1. > Ex Libris Documentation > Aleph > Support > How To from Support by Subject > Miscellaneous > "SMS Messaging in Aleph 500 Version 20 and up"
    2. > Ex Libris Documentation > Cross-Product > SMS Proxy > SMS Proxy User Guide.pdf

    Category: Circulation (500)

    Subject: Table configuration (500)

    • Article last edited: 10/8/2013