How do I test the name pipe in distribution emails?

Test emails do not contain piped-in variables, so if you want to verify the piped-in name (or other values) you can send a live email to a test member account. Additionally, you can export members to verify that your recipients have a name in the system.

Detailed Steps

Send a live email

To distribute a live email to a test account you can upload a member or nonmember as invitation recipient.

1. Create a CSV file with one column called Email and add your email address.
   Note: When testing with an email address that is not in the system or does not have a name, you will have to include a second column in your CSV file called either PanelistName or FirstName to import member name.
2. Open an invitation.
3. On the Recipients tab, from the Recipients menu, select Upload recipients.
4. Click Choose File, select a CSV file to import, and click Open.
5. Select Include members found in the csv file.
6. Click Upload.
7. Click Done to return to the invitation.
8. Once the Total Eligible count updates you can proceed and click Send Now.

Export members

To verify if your recipients have a value for the name variable (PanelistName or FirstName), you can export the data from a member group to a CSV file.

1. In the global navigation menu, click Community > Member Groups.
2. On the Member Groups toolbar, click Export.
3. From the Choose members to export menu, select a member group.
4. Click Export.
5. Download and verify.

More Information

Please click the WebHelp links below for more information:

• Insert variables in your distribution email
• Export members or profile variables
• Import invitation recipients