TIdSMTP Send methode

[James Williams]

I have just a quick question. Does the Send methode return immediately or
after the message has been completely sent?

Thanks,


James

[Remy Lebeau (TeamB)]

Post by James Williams
I have just a quick question. Does the Send methode return
immediately or after the message has been completely sent?

It returns after the message has been accepted by the server for future
delivery. The actual delivery does not occur until after you disconnect
from the SMTP server.


Gambit

[James Williams]

But once it has been accepted by the server, does that mean that the message
and any attachments are sitting on the server. I.E. Is it safe to
disconnect and delete temporary attachment files once send returns?


Thanks,


James

Post by Remy Lebeau (TeamB)

Post by James Williams
I have just a quick question. Does the Send methode return
immediately or after the message has been completely sent?

It returns after the message has been accepted by the server for future
delivery. The actual delivery does not occur until after you disconnect
from the SMTP server.
Gambit

[Remy Lebeau (TeamB)]

Post by James Williams
But once it has been accepted by the server, does that mean
that the message and any attachments are sitting on the server.

Yes.

Post by James Williams
Is it safe to disconnect and delete temporary attachment files
once send returns?

Yes. In fact, you must disconnect in order for the message to be delivered.
SMTP is a transactional protocol. The transaction is not complete until the
disconnect occurs.


Gambit