What is the Getfile function and when is it used?
When you want to send a file to somebody that doesn’t have an ftp site or a special ftp site on your server, Beehive offers a special function, called Getfile, that simplifies the transfer. When the administrator (or anybody else with the Getfile privilege) opens SendFile.NET, they see a special recipient email field at the top of the form. The Sender enters an email address as the destination, attaches files and clicks Send. The “Sendfile” system creates a user ID (from the intended recipient email address) and a password and sends the recipient an email with this account information and a URL link to pick up the file(s) waiting for them. The recipient clicks on the link, which launches their browser and presents them with the login dialog. Once they are logged in, they can see the jobs in their “inbox”. They may select a job and download the file(s) they choose from that job. This “getfile” feature is typically used for sending proofs or completed jobs back to customers. Getfile may