The Spam Patterns lists the customized control rules that are used by the Spam Mail Blocker Object to selectively categorize incoming email as either 'Ham' (allowable) or 'Spam' (blocked). These rules are used to enhance the controls already in place within the Spam Mail Blocker Object and are generally created to help single out email having unique and consistent identifying patterns.

This table provides utilities to Edit or Delete entries, and the administrator has the option to customize additional rules, through a Spam Mail Pattern Wizard.

• Click on an Edit link to modify the 'conditions' making up the selected pattern. text string or 'Category' assignment of the associated entry. The edit function occurs within the Spam Pattern Wizard.
• Click on a Delete link to remove a pattern entry from the table.
• Click on the Add to Favorites icon to place a direct link to this table on the Databases 'Favorites' list.

The Tools page includes a table-related database SEARCH utility and TOOLBOX utilities to assist with viewing and managing the contents of the table.

• Search - Enter the whole or partial text of the Pattern Name that you wish to review and edit. Wildcard characters ( * ) can be used to extend the search argument, or used by itself to return the entire list.
• Add Spam Pattern - This function opens the Spam Mail Pattern Wizard utility to enter the desired conditions of the identifying pattern. Patterns can be created to identify email as either HAM orSPAM.

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