Implementing Composite.Community.TellAFriend

1. On the Content tab of the page, the Markup Code tab of a template used for this page or the Template tab of an XSLT function used on this page, insert the Composite.Community.TellAFriend function ( Insert > Function) or add the following code:
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   <f:function name="Composite.Community.TellAFriend" xmlns:f="http://www.composite.net/ns/function/1.0"> 
     <f:param name="PopUp" value="False" />
     <f:param name="UseCaptcha" value="False" /> 
   </f:function>

   
   
2. If necessary, set its optional parameter:
   • PopUp: Shows the form either embedded on a page (False) or as a popup (True). False by default (embedded). Note: JavaScript must be enabled on the client side if the parameter is set toTrue.
   • UseCaptcha: If 'true', the Captcha is used on the form. Default is 'false'.

Using Composite.Community.TellAFriend

1. Click the "Tell a friend" on the page.
2. In the form that appears, fill the fields:
   • From name: The name of the sender
   • From e-mail: The email address of the sender
   • To name: The name of the recipient
   • To e-mail: The email address of the recipient
   • Description: short description of the page
   • Please write the text from the picture: This is where you enter characters form the CAPTCHA image.
3. Click Submit.

The person whose email address is specified in the To e-mail field will receive an email message that will include the URL of the page (and a description if provided).

Important notes

1. The email host on your website is set to localhost by default. You can change this setting by editing ~/web.config and changing the /configuration/system.net/mailSettings section.
2. To use the TellAFriend function with the PopUp parameter set to True, make sure that  JavaScript is enabled on the client side (in a Web browser).