Creating new message type

Use the Commerce Lab Tools to create new message type.

Procedure

  1. Open Commerce Lab Tools, and from the left navigation menu, select Administration > System Administration > Message Types.
  2. Click New. The New message type page opens.
  3. From the Message Type list, select the appropriate type from the list of Outbound messages. You can search for the message from the Search field, by entering the message type of message.
  4. Below is the list of all messages shown in Message Type:
    E-mail messages
    • BroadcastMessage- Sends broadcast announcements using a JSP template.
    • ActivateTaskNotification- Activate Task Notification.
    • Invoice- Sends invoice details to the buyer contact.
    • ErrorMessage- Notifies administrators of error conditions in Commerce+.
    • InterestItemListMessage- Sends a wishlist or interest item list.
    • PasswordResetConfirmationNotify- Confirms that a password has been updated.
    • MarketingMessage- Sends marketing campaigns via SMS.
    • OrderChanged- Notifies when an order has been modified by a CSR.
    • OrderReceived- Confirms that an order was successfully received.
    • OrderAuthorized- Confirms that an order has been authorized.
    • OrderSummaryReportNotification- Sends a daily summary of new orders.
    • StoreUsageReportNotification- Provides monthly storefront usage reports.
    • ReleaseShipNotify- Confirms shipment of an order release.
    • MerchantOrderNotify- Notifies merchants when a new order is placed.
    • SiteCommerceReportNotification- Sends site-wide commerce reports.
    • StoreCommerceReportNotification- Sends store-level commerce reports.
    • CustomerMessage- Forwards messages submitted by users to administrators.
    • ApproversNotify- Alerts approvers when a request needs their approval.
    • OrderCancel- Notifies that an order has been canceled.
    • OrderCancelForMerchant- Informs merchants when an order is canceled.
    • PasswordNotify- Notifies that a password reset has been requested.
    • CouponsSavedNotification- Confirms that a coupon has been saved in the wallet.
    • OrderStatusNotify- Notifies when the status of an order changes.
    • ResellerRegistrationApprovedNotification- Informs resellers that their registration was approved.
    • ResellerRegistrationRejectedNotification- Informs resellers that their registration was rejected.
    • ReadyToApproveTaskGroupNotification- Informs approvers that a task group is ready for approval.
    • RejectTaskNotification- Notifies contributors when a task is rejected.
    • ResponseNotification- Sends notifications related to RFQ responses.
    • RFQCloseMessage- Notifies that an RFQ is closed and no more responses are accepted.
    • RFQCompleteMessage- Informs that RFQ winners were selected and a contract/order initiated.
    • RFQSubmitMessage- Notifies that an RFQ request has been transmitted to sellers.
    • UserAccountEmailActivateMessage- Sends account activation instructions after registration.
    Marketing messages
    • Outbound message for HCL Commerce Legacy Order Create.
    • Outbound message for HCL Commerce XML Order Create.
  5. Specify the Minimun Severity and Maximum Severity.
    Note: Minimum Severity has to be specified as 0.
  6. In the Transport list, all the transport modes in active status will be shown with description. Select the required transport mode from the available list. You can also search for transport from the Search field, by entering the transport mode.
  7. From the Device Format list, select the required format, however Standard Device Format is recommended.
    Note: To archive sent messages, check Archive message.
  8. Click Next to configure the message type.
  9. The Message Type configuration field is displayed. Note that this field is OPTIONAL. Some information will be displayed from the transport selected for this message type.
    OptionDescription
    Client ID Enter the ID of your Client.
    Client Secret Enter any secret of the Client for security purpose.
    Refresh Token Enter the token information.
    Transact XML URL This URL will be pulled from the transport chosen. You can still change this URL.
    OAuth URL This URL will be pulled from the transport chosen. You can still change this URL.
    Campaign ID Enter the campaign ID.
    Recipient Enter the Recipient information.
    Subject Enter the subject for the Message type
  10. Click Finish to save the new message type created. New message type will be shown on the landing page.

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