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File Activity notification emails are received with an empty path list (^PATHLIST^), even when email notifications are enabled.

Original Question or Issue:

File Activity notification emails are received with an empty path list (^PATHLIST^), even when email notifications are enabled.


Environment:

  • Product - FileCloud Server
  • Version - Any
  • Platform - Any

Steps to Reproduce:

• Enable file change notifications and email notifications.


• Configure the File Change Email Frequency.


• Set the Number of Days to Send Notifications to a value shorter than the configured notification frequency.


• Wait for the notification digest email.


• Observe that the email may be generated with an empty path list.


Error or Log Message:

• Notification email received with an empty path list.


• The ^PATHLIST^ placeholder is replaced with an empty string when no notification items are available.


Defect or Enhancement Number:

 


Cause:

• Notification items may expire before the digest email is sent when the notification period is shorter than the configured email frequency.

 


Resolution or Workaround:

• Navigate to Admin Portal → Settings → Misc → Notifications.


• Review the Number of Days to Send Notifications setting.


• Ensure the notification period matches or exceeds the configured File Change Email Frequency.


• For example, if the email frequency is set to 3600 minutes (60 hours), set the notification period to at least 3 days.

 


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