LastErrorText

The first step in debugging a Chilkat method that returns a failed status is to examine the contents of the LastErrorText property. The LastErrorText property will contain information about the last method call on the object. For example: success = mailman.SendEmail(email); textBox1.Text = mailman.LastErrorText; The LastErrorText property is standard on all Chilkat classes/objects.  The error information may also be accessed […]

Client-Side SSL/TLS Authentication

This blog post is here to clarify a very common misunderstanding. The various Chilkat components that provide SSL/TLS support also provide an option that allows a client-side digital certificate to be used with the secure connection. A certificate identifies you to the server. In 99% of cases you do not need a client certificate. It is usually not necessary for […]

How to Track Bounced Emails after Sending

Question: I am using Chilkat MailMan to send email (SMTP) in Visual Basic 6.0. I need to track the details of bounced mails, please let me know how to do this. Answer: (This answer applies not only to VB6, but to all programming languages because the Chilkat API is identical across programming languages.) Before calling mailman.SendEmail, set the email object’s […]