Email Server Simulator does not function in Connected Mode

by BlackBerry Development Advisor on ‎02-17-2010 12:51 PM
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Summary


This article applies to the following:

  • BlackBerry® Java™ Development Environment (JDE) 4.0
  • SDR39749


Problem


The Email Server Simulator (ESS), which is included with BlackBerry JDE 4.0, does not function if set to Connected Mode. When launching the ESS, exception error messages may be thrown.


Resolution


Modify the rimpublic.property file of the Email Server Simulator:

  1. Go to C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry JDE 4.0\ESS\config and open the rimpublic.property file.
  2. Under the [Email] heading, type Email.mode and change the value from standalone to exchange for example.

A sample of the [Email] section from the rimpublic.property file is displayed below:



[Email]
Email.deviceId=2100000A
Email.pop3Server=pop3.server
Email.smtpServer=smtp.server
Email.personal=TestAccount
Email.address=TestAccount@TestAccount.com
Email.mode=exchange