Purpose
Email Capture allows users to easily send and save emails to records in TRUE by forwarding messages to a dedicated capture address with a unique code. The module stores all captured emails, provides search functionality across all captured records, and enables users to manage access, forward emails, or manually trigger email retrieval.
Access Path: Gear Icon > Email Capture
Email Capture List View
| Search | Enter text to search for specific captured emails by subject, sender, or content |
| Advanced Filter | Filter captured emails by date range, module, record, or user |
| SUBJECT | Email subject line as sent |
| FROM | Sender's email address |
| DATE | Date and time email was captured |
| RECORD | Associated TRUE record the email is linked to |
| ⚙️ Icon > Get Emails | Manually trigger the email capture script to pull new emails immediately instead of waiting for scheduled interval |
| ↻ Icon | Refresh the list of captured emails |
| ☰ Icon | Access additional options for each email (Record Access, Delete) |
| ✉️ Icon | Forward the captured email to another recipient |
Selected Email
| Subject | Email subject line |
| From | Sender's name and email address |
| Date | Date and time email was received |
| To | Recipients of the original email |
| Body | Full email content/message |
| Linked Record | The TRUE record this email is associated with |
| Attachment List | Lists all files attached to the captured email |
| Download | Download individual attachments |
| Preview | Preview supported file types |
| ☰ Icon > Record Access | Manage which users can view this captured email. Click the green unlock symbol to restrict access |
| ☰ Icon > Delete | Permanently delete the captured email record |
| ✉️ Icon | Forward the email by entering recipient name and email address |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about capturing, managing, and organizing emails in TRUE.
Saving Emails to Records
Emails can be captured from either a selected record view or from the module list view using a unique capture code.
- Locate the desired record in TRUE
- Navigate to the area with the ✉️ icon, typically located next to files
- Select the ✉️ icon and choose Generate Code
- Copy the generated code
- In your email client, forward the email and paste the code in the body
- Send, CC, or BCC to the designated email capture address
- Navigate to the desired module
- Locate the record in the list
- Select the ☰ icon
- Click Email Capture
- Copy the generated code
- In your email client, forward the email and paste the code in the body
- Send, CC, or BCC to the designated email capture address
Note: If configured, the email capture address will display in the prompt when generating a code. Contact TRUE Support if you need an email capture address configured.
Captured emails can be viewed in multiple locations depending on your needs.
View Options:
- On the Record: Check the Files / Emails / Notes section or Repository tab (for Contracts)
- Email Capture Module: Use Gear Icon > Email Capture to search for all captured emails across all records
Managing Email Captures
Instead of waiting for the scheduled capture interval, you can manually trigger the email retrieval process.
- Navigate to Gear Icon > Email Capture
- Click the ⚙️ icon in the module
- Select Get Emails
Tip: Use this option when you need emails captured immediately and cannot wait for the next scheduled interval configured in Company Preferences.
You can restrict access to individual captured emails to limit who can view them.
- In the Email Capture module, search for the desired email
- Click the ☰ icon and select Record Access
- Click the green unlock symbol next to users to restrict their access
Captured emails can be forwarded to other recipients directly from TRUE.
- In the Email Capture module, search for the desired email
- Click the ✉️ icon
- Enter recipient information in the Name and Email Address fields
- In the Email Capture module, locate the desired email
- Click the ☰ icon and select Delete
Warning: Deleting a captured email is permanent and cannot be undone. Ensure you no longer need the email before deleting.
Setup & Configuration
Email Capture requires initial configuration by TRUE Support to establish the capture email address.
Initial Setup:
- TRUE Support will automatically create and configure an email capture email for your account
- If you do not have an email capture email configured, submit a support ticket via the ? icon
Manual Setup Requirements:
- Contact TRUE Support team or your appointed account manager
- Provide the following information:
- Company name
- Email address (not monitored, e.g., upload@yourcompany.com)
- Password
- Email client (e.g., Gmail, GoDaddy, Yahoo)
- TRUE team will configure Email Capture and notify the point of contact
Note: Microsoft Outlook may not be compatible. A free Gmail account may be required for Email Capture functionality.
If you need to change the password for the email account used for Email Capture, update it in Company Preferences.
- Navigate to Company Preferences (gear icon)
- Scroll to the Email Capture section
- In the Password field, delete the current password
- Enter the new password