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Feature: Message Log
The Message Log is a cumulative list of all the sent and received messages.
The message log is the key data source for the history of all SMS-interaction and it can be filtered by date and message type.
- To access the Message Log, go to Reports, and find the Messaging section.
Message Log includes:
Timestamp - date/time from the server (shown in the project's timezone.)
User Name - name of the case or user
Phone Number - phone number of the phone involved in the interaction
Direction - incoming or outgoing message
Message - the actual text sent out or received in the message
Type of message
There are many Types of SMS messages captured in the log.
- Broadcast - outgoing message content
- Reminder - scheduled messages
- Survey - collects data from incoming messages
- Keyword - a word or letter that triggers an action in HQ including opening a form, sends a reply, escalates an alert.
- Other - messages from an unrecognized source
Also a single message can be tagged as multiple types. For example, a survey that is submitted as a structured keyword will be tagged as survey and keyword.
After applying the filter you can choose "export to Excel" if you'd like more complex analysis.
Use of the Feature
- This is the first place you should go when investigating the use of Messaging in your project space.
Notes and Limitations
- You cannot delete messages from the message log.
Feature: Message History
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Feature: SMS Usage Report
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