Format an Email Body Using Compressed HTML in VDM's Scheduler – BridgeWorks Help Center

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Article Goal

Learn how to format the email body of a scheduled job in VDM using compressed HTML, allowing for professional styling, bold text, colors, links, and more when sending reports via email.

Why Format the Email Body?

By default, VDM Scheduler email bodies are plain text. With HTML formatting, you can add:

Headings, bold/italicized text
Custom colors and layout
Links, spacing, and styling

This is especially useful for client-facing reports, internal alerts, or automated summaries that require clear, polished formatting.

Tip: Use a free tool like wordhtml.com to convert styled content into a compressed HTML string that VDM can accept.

Where Do You Format the Email Body?

Formatted HTML is pasted into the email body field in the Email Setup section of the Scheduler Wizard in VDM. The HTML must be a single compressed string, not a full HTML page with tags like <html> or <body>.

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Steps to Format the Email Body in VDM

Step 1: Open or Create a Job in VDM

Launch VDM and either open an existing job or create a new one using the Scheduler Wizard.

Step 2: Navigate to the Email Setup Section

Proceed through the Scheduler Wizard until you reach the Email Setup screen.

Step 3: Open a Word-to-HTML Conversion Tool

Visit https://wordhtml.com or any other Word-to-HTML conversion tool in your browser.

Step 4: Format Your Email Message

Type or paste your styled message in the editor.

Examples:

Bold headings
Colored text
Line breaks or paragraphs
Links to documentation or contact info

Step 5: Convert and Compress the HTML

Click the HTML tab to view the raw HTML code. Then click the Compress HTML button.

Note: This removes unnecessary spacing and formatting to create a clean, compact string that VDM accepts.

Step 6: Copy the Compressed HTML

Highlight the compressed HTML string and copy it to your clipboard.

Step 7: Paste HTML into Email Body in VDM

Return to VDM and paste the string into the Email Body section of the Scheduler Wizard.

Step 8: Complete and Save the Job

Proceed with the remaining wizard steps and save your job.

Article Summary

Formatting the email body using compressed HTML enables polished, readable messages in scheduled reports from VDM. This method is especially useful for communicating status updates, data summaries, or instructions within automated emails. By using tools like WordHTML.com, users can visually build their message and easily convert it to the HTML format needed for VDM’s email scheduler.

Use Case: An automated end-of-month report includes a summary paragraph, bold title, and link to client documentation—formatted using HTML and embedded into the email body automatically.