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Is there a way we can trigger an email receipt to be sent automatically when we create a new contribution via the v2 API?  What field/param do we need to set to make that happen?

Thanks

I really like the rules integration idea, we wanted to expand on that for other things as well (building workflows for our mission team events, with triggers at certain key due dates).  I'll keep an eye out for the make-it-happen.

What about using a hook?  If I set up a hook that fires on contribution creation, filter it for the contribution type/source I want, is there a way to trigger the email send through the hook?  I'm assuming the hook would be triggered even when a contribution is made through the API.  I guess I just need a pointer to the code where the email is sent when that checkbox is checked on the admin form.  I'm hoping I can call that same method somehow.

I would love any pointers if it's possible.  Thanks much.

The 3.4 / 4.0 make it happen projects have now been selected. You can read all about it here:

http://civicrm.org/blogs/eileen/whats-happening-next-make-it-happen

and hopefully help make the rules integration happen:

http://civicrm.org/civicrm/contribute/transact&reset=1&id=12

lobo