IMAP4 Email Loop Dynamic Action

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The IMAP4 Email Loop Action iterates through email messages, downloading them one at a time. This approach minimizes the load on the email server.

Metadata tab

IMAP4 Email Loop Action - Metadata tab
 

  1. The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
  2. This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
  3. It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .

Parameters tab

IMAP4 Email Loop Action - Parameters tab

Resuming Loop Execution After Failure

  1. When Resume Loop is true current loop position value is saved into Loop Position File automatically
  2. The same file is used to resume file execution after failure
  3. Upon successful completion the Loop Position File is deleted

Connection Parameter

IMAP4 Email Action - Editing IMAP4 Connection

Variables tab

The Variables tab defines the variables to be updated during the action’s execution.

IMAP4 Email Loop Action - Variables tab

Execution log tab

The Execution log tab is populated after the action is executed. Double click on the row to view the log.

IMAP4 Email Action - Execution log tab
  1. IMAP4 Email Action
  2. Extract Email Attachments Action
  3. Check Email Message
  4. Send Email
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Posted on June 19, 2025 • 2 min read • 305 words
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