Preview & send a direct mail delivery send-direct-mail
Once you have configured the extraction file for your direct mail delivery, you can utilize test profiles to preview it. If you have included personalized content, you can examine how this content is displayed in the columns by using test profile data. This allows you to ensure that the file content is being rendered correctly and that the personalized elements are being appropriately incorporated.
When the extraction file is ready, you can send the direct mail delivery in order to generate the file and share it with your direct mail provider. Learn how to send your direct mail delivery
Preview the extraction file preview-dm
The main steps to preview your extraction file are as follows. More details on how to preview deliveries are available in this section.
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From your delivery content page, use Simulate content to preview your personalized content.
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Click Add test profile(s) to select one or several profiles to preview their data in the extraction file content.
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In the right pane, you will find a preview of the extraction file, where personalized elements are dynamically replaced with data from the selected profile.
Send proofs test-dm
Using Adobe Campaign, you have the ability to send proofs before sending them to your main audience. This step is important in validating your delivery and identifying any issues. Test recipients can review elements such as personalization settings, ensuring optimal performance and detecting any errors. This process helps you refine and optimize your extraction file before reaching your main audience.
For direct mail deliveries, sending proofs generates a sample of the extraction file using data from the selected test profiles. To access it, follow these steps:
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From the simulate content screen, click the Send proof button and follow the same steps as for any type of delivery to send a proof. Learn how to send proofs
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Once the proof has been sent, you can access it from the View proofs button or from the deliveries list. Learn how to access sent proofs
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In the proof delivery dashaboard, click the Preview file button to access a preview of the extraction file.
note note NOTE Only the first 100 lines are displayed in the preview file.
Send your direct mail delivery send-dm
Once that you direct mail is ready to be sent to your customers, you can send the delivery in order to start the data extraction in the specified extraction file. To do this, follow these steps:
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After designing the content of your extraction file, click Review & send from your Delivery page.
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Click Prepare and monitor the progress and statistics provided.
If any errors occur, refer to the Logs menu for detailed information about the failure.
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Send the messages by clicking on Send to proceed with the final sending process.
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Confirm the send action by clicking the Send.
If the direct mail delivery has been scheduled, click the Send as scheduled button. Learn more about delivery scheduling in this section.
Once your delivery is sent, the extraction file is automatically generated and exported to the location specified in the Routing external account selected in the delivery template’s advanced settings.
You can track your KPIs (Key Performance Indicator) data from your delivery page and data from the Logs menu.
You can also start measuring the impact of your message with built-in reports. Learn more