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.
Notes: