INFO: Known MAPI Address TypesLast reviewed: April 3, 1997Article ID: Q166097 |
The information in this article applies to:
SUMMARYE-mail addresses in MAPI are defined by two properties. The address type, PR_ADDRTYPE, is a string property that names the messaging system the address is destined for. It is used by MAPI to assign responsibility for an e-mail address to the right transport provider. The e-mail address itself, PR_EMAIL_ADDRESS, is another string whose format varies depending upon PR_ADDRTYPE. It is not interpreted by MAPI, but by the transport provider and by the messaging system itself.
MORE INFORMATIONThis appendix lists address types known to MAPI and the corresponding e- mail address formats. Several of these address types, including SMTP, X400, and FAX are used by a large number of messaging systems. It is important that all MAPI components agree on the type name and address format for such common types, so they can interoperate smoothly. MAPI address book providers, MAPI transport providers, and gateways to messaging systems with MAPI-based clients should all take note of this specification. To define a new address type, to make comments or suggestions about the information in this appendix, or to request more information, send e-mail to mapi@microsoft.com. The following table, and many of the address type specifications that follow, are work in progress.
Messaging system Address type Owner or reference document ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3Com® 3+Mail® 3COM 3Com (3+Open®) AT&T Easylink Services ATT AT&T cc:Mail (proposed) CCMAIL IBM CompuServe (proposed) COMPUSERVE CompuServe Microsoft Exchange Server EX Microsoft Facsimile FAXMSFAX MCI MAIL MCI MCI Communications Corp. Novell® Message Handling System MHS Novell Microsoft Mail Server for PC Networks MS Microsoft Microsoft Mail Server for Appletalk Networks MSA Starnine Technologies® The Microsoft Network MSN Microsoft Professional Office System PROFS Internet SMTP Internet Request for Comments (RFC) 822 SNA Distribution System SNADS Telex (proposed) TELEX X.400 Message Handling System X400 CCITT X.400 series specifications X.500 Directory Services X500 CCITT X.500 series specificationsIn most cases address types are invisible to the user. However, when trying to send a message to a recipient that does not appear in an address book, the address type must be known or the message will not be delivered. The address type is used by MAPIResolveName to help create a temporary recipient with the appropriate credentials. Once MAPIResolveName accomplishes this, the message can be handed off to the appropriate transport for delivery to the intended recipient.
REFERENCESMSDN Library CD, October 1996, "Address Types" |
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