Sending Emails with FoxyPreviewer3 Using Gmail SMTP

If you're using Gmail to send emails through FoxyPreviewer3, there's one crucial step you need to take before anything else: create an App Password.

🔐 Why You Need an App Password

Gmail has tightened its security by requiring App Passwords for third-party apps like FoxyPreviewer3. Your regular Gmail password won’t work—even if you enter it correctly. App Passwords are 16-character codes that allow secure access without compromising your main credentials.

You can generate one by visiting Google App Password Settings. Make sure 2-Step Verification is enabled on your account first.

🌐 Choosing the Right SMTP Port

Gmail supports two SMTP ports for sending emails: 

Port	Encryption	Use Case
465	SSL	Traditional secure SMTP
587	TLS / SSL	Modern secure SMTP

 

 Both work with FoxyPreviewer3—you just need to configure the settings correctly.

🧪 Sample Configurations for FoxyPreviewer3

✅ Using TLS on Port 587

* Send E-mail using smtp.gmail.com using TLS

* Requirements:
*   .nEmailMode  = 7 && Powerscript Mail
*   .cSMTPServer = "smtp.gmail.com"
*   .lSMTPUseSSL = .T.
*   .lSmtpUseTLS = .T.
*   .nSmtpPort   = 587

✅ Using SSL on Port 465

* Send E-mail using smtp.gmail.com using SSL

* Requirements:

*   .nEmailMode  = 2 && CDOSYS Mail
*   .cSMTPServer = "smtp.gmail.com"
*   .lSMTPUseSSL = .T.
*   .lSmtpUseTLS = .F.
*   .nSmtpPort   = 465

🧩 Full FoxyPreviewer3 Email Script

Here’s a complete example that sends a report as a PDF via Gmail:

DO FoxyPreviewer && https://www.foxypreviewer.com/

WITH _Screen.oFoxyPreviewer

    * All e-mail settings that will work for sending under preview or programmatically


    * 1 - Your CDOSYS SMTP settings here:
    .nEmailMode    = 2 && CDOSYS Mail
    .cSMTPServer   = "smtp.gmail.com"
    .lSMTPUseTLS   = .F.
    .nSMTPPort     = 465
    .lSMTPUseSSL   = .T.


    * 2 - Your POWERSCRIPT-Mail SMTP settings here:
    .nEmailMode    = 7 && Powerscript Mail
    .cSMTPServer   = "smtp.gmail.com"
    .lSMTPUseTLS   = .T.
    .nSMTPPort     = 567
    .lSMTPUseSSL   = .T.


    .cSMTPUserName = "youraccount@gmail.com"
    .cSMTPPassword = "abcd efgh ijkl mnop" && Your App Password provided by Google

    .cEmailFrom    = .cSmtpUserName
    .cEmailTo      = "vfpimaging@hotmail.com"
    .cEmailSubject = "Test FoxyPreviewer Email using GMAIL SMTP server"
    .cEmailBody    = "Test Email"

    * Create a PDF from a Report
    LOCAL lcDestFile
    m.lcDestFile = SET("Default") + CURDIR() + SYS(2015) + ".pdf"
    REPORT FORM _SAMPLES + "Solution\Reports\Colors.frx" TO FILE (m.lcDestFile)

    * Send the just created file programmatically
    .SendReportToEmail(m.lcDestFile)

ENDWITH

🔐 Security Reminder

To keep your Gmail account safe while using FoxyPreviewer3:

• Never share your App Password publicly—even in screenshots or sample code.
• Avoid hardcoding passwords in scripts. Instead, consider storing them securely using encrypted configuration files or environment variables.
• Use a unique App Password for each application or device. This limits exposure if one gets compromised.
• Monitor your Google Account activity regularly to spot any suspicious logins or unauthorized access.
• Revoke unused App Passwords from your Google Account Settings to reduce risk.