MAPI

MAPI (Messaging Program Interface) is a piece of Microsoft Windows programming that allows a user to manage emails. Applications using this interface include word processors, spreadsheets and graphic programs. Programs compatible with MAPI usually consist of a “Send Mail” button or a “Send” tab found in the “File” menu. Clicking one of these options sends a user’s request to a MAPI server. MAPI includes a set of standard functions written in the C programming language. These functions are stored in a DLL (Dynamic Link Library). Web programmers using ASP (Active Server Pages) are able to access a MAPI library by way of Microsoft’s CDO (Collaboration Data Objects). Eudora is a popular email client that works with a MAPI server. This type of server is easily activated and configured. MAPI can be set to remain active or active only when Eudora is functioning. Other applications such as Microsoft Exchange, may require that MAPI be turned off when in use.