The Messages tool removes the clutter of messy email chains while maintaining a centralized record of all conversations with files. The following message types are available:
Visible to Watchers. These messages are public. By default, messages are public unless specifically marked as private (hidden from watchers). Public messages are viewable by all watchers and Public watchers.
On the Messages page (accessible by clicking Messages under Other Tools in the left navigation pane), click Visible to Watchers to see the list of public messages.Hidden from Watchers. These messages are private. If you want to mark your message private in order to hide it from watchers, Public watchers, and non-registered users, select Hidden from Watchers while creating or editing a message.
Posting a new message
To create a new message
Go to Messages.
Click Start a Discussion at the top right.
Type a brief overview as the Subject, and then type your message in the larger area.
If you want to add attachments to your message, click Add attachments, and then upload your file.
Before submitting the message, you can preview your message by clicking Preview.
Click Create Message when done.
Alerting users when a message posts
When a message is created, the members of the team receive an email alert. If you create or edit a message comment and mention someone (such as @userlogin), the mention is sent to that user and an email alert is also sent.
Note: In order to receive an email alert regarding messages, please make sure that the user selects When an event happens for messages in the Stream > Email notifications page (https://www.assembla.com/spaces/space_url/users/alert_settings). To learn more about email alerts, please check out our Configure Email Alerts article.
Configuring messages
Click Configure Messages on the left to set up your Messages tool in your space. The following options are available in Messages Settings page:
Email to Messages. As an owner of an space, you can allow Nobody, Any Registered user, Owners, Members, Watchers, or Anyone to send email to the Messages tool of your space. As an owner of an space, you also have the option to enter white list domains. Users can create messages by sending emails to the space address: <space_name>@alerts.assembla.com.
Custom Permissions. As an owner you can choose how members of your team can access this tool. You can give them All, Edit, View, or None permissions on the tool.
If you have any questions or need assistance. Please always feel free to email us at support@assembla.com. We will be happy to assist.