Purpose

Email Templates allow users to configure multiple email layouts for various modules across the system, promoting consistency and ease of use when exchanging email communications. Templates can include merge fields that automatically populate with record-specific information when emails are sent.

Module Templates
Create templates for any module
Merge Fields
Auto-populate record data
Rich Formatting
HTML editor with styling options
Attachments
Include default attachments
Default Settings
Set default subject and recipients
Automation Ready
Use with automated workflows

Access Path: Gear Icon > Company > Email Templates


Email Templates List View

Search & Filter Options

Field/Button Description
Search Enter text to search for specific email templates.

Additional Features

Button Description
"+" Icon Create a new email template.
Trash Can Icon Delete an existing email template.

Column Headers

Column Description
NAME The name of the email template.
MODULE The module where the template is available. This field is required to configure templates.

Email Template Detail View

Details Section

Field Description
Name Enter the name for the template as it should appear in the list.
Module Select from the drop-down field where this template should appear.
Subject Enter the email subject to auto-populate when using this template.
Body Enter the email body to auto-populate when using this template.

Merge Fields Section

Merge Fields are special placeholders that can be inserted into the email template. They are automatically replaced with specific information when the email is sent.

The following modules have module-specific merge fields available for Email Templates:

  • Clients
  • Contacts
  • Quotes
  • Jobs
  • Bids / CO Request
  • Contracts
  • Invoices
  • Purchasing
  • Shipping
  • Work Tickets
Note: Can't find the field you're looking for? If the field exists in TRUE within the module, new merge fields can be added. Use the "?" Icon > Request Support to submit a feature request for a new merge field.

Using Email Templates

Using Templates with eForms

  1. Navigate to the eForm you want to send via email.
  2. Select the Email button.
  3. Locate and select the Email Template option in the pop-out menu.
  4. Choose the desired template from the drop-down list.
  5. Make any additional changes and press Send.

Using Templates with Notify Client

  1. Navigate to the record you'd like to use an email template (IE: Leads, Quotes, Jobs).
  2. Select the Notify Contact or Notify Client button.
  3. Locate and select the Email Template option in the pop-out menu.
  4. Choose the desired template from the drop-down list.
  5. Make any additional changes and press Send.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about creating, using, and managing email templates in TRUE.

Creating & Managing Templates

  1. Navigate to Gear Icon > Company > Email Templates.
  2. Click the "+" icon to create a new template.
  3. Enter a Name for the template.
  4. Select the Module where this template will be available.
  5. Enter a default Subject line.
  6. Compose the email Body using the rich text editor.
  7. Click Save to create the template.

Yes, email templates can be modified at any time:

  1. Navigate to Gear Icon > Company > Email Templates.
  2. Click on the template you want to edit.
  3. Make your changes to the name, subject, body, or module.
  4. Click Save to update the template.

Note: Changes apply immediately and will be reflected the next time the template is used.

  1. Navigate to Gear Icon > Company > Email Templates.
  2. Locate the template you want to delete.
  3. Click the Trash Can icon next to the template.

Warning: Deleting email templates is permanent and cannot be undone. Any user with access to the module can delete templates.

Merge Fields

Merge fields are placeholders that automatically populate with record-specific data when the email is sent:

  1. Select a Module in the template settings—this enables module-specific merge fields.
  2. In the email body, position your cursor where you want the field.
  3. Select the desired merge field from the Merge Fields dropdown.
  4. The merge field placeholder will be inserted (e.g., {{ClientName}}).

When the email is sent, the placeholder is replaced with the actual data from the record.

The following modules have module-specific merge fields available:

  • Clients - Company name, address, contact info
  • Contacts - Name, email, phone, title
  • Quotes - Quote number, amount, date, items
  • Jobs - Job number, address, status, pricing
  • Bids / CO Request - Bid details, contract info
  • Contracts - Contract value, terms, dates
  • Invoices - Invoice number, amount, line items
  • Purchasing - PO details, vendor info
  • Shipping - Shipping details, tracking
  • Work Tickets - Ticket details, assignments

Yes, if a field exists in TRUE within a module, it can potentially be added as a merge field:

  1. Click the "?" (Help) icon in the upper right corner of TRUE.
  2. Select Request Support.
  3. Submit a feature request describing the merge field you need and which module it should apply to.

Using Templates

  1. Navigate to the eForm you want to send.
  2. Click the Email button.
  3. In the pop-out menu, click the Email Template dropdown.
  4. Select your desired template from the list.
  5. Review and customize the email as needed.
  6. Click Send.
  1. Navigate to the record (Lead, Quote, Job, etc.).
  2. Click Notify Contact or Notify Client.
  3. In the pop-out menu, click the Email Template dropdown.
  4. Select your desired template.
  5. Review and customize as needed.
  6. Click Send.

Templates only appear in the modules they are assigned to. Check the following:

  • Module assignment: Verify the template is assigned to the correct module in Email Templates settings.
  • Record type: Ensure you're in a record that matches the template's module assignment.
  • Template saved: Confirm the template was saved after creation or editing.