Ping Method

Sends "noop" command to POP3 server.

You may use this method to keep connection with POP3 server alive.

blnResult = ObjectName.Ping


Parameters:	None

Return value As Boolean	True if successful, False if error occurred (usually connection failure)

Usage example:

Dim Mailer
'Using visual basic to create object
Set Mailer = CreateObject("MailBee.POP3")
'Using ASP to create object
'Set Mailer = Server.CreateObject("MailBee.POP3")
'In ASP use Response.Write instead of MsgBox
Mailer.LicenseKey = "put your license key here"
Mailer.Connect "mailserver.com", 110, "MyName", "MyPassword"
If Mailer.Connected Then
  ' Start doing some long-lasting job here
  Mailer.Ping ' Call Ping to remind the server about us
  ' Continue long-lasting job
  Mailer.Disconnect
End If

See Also:

POP3 Object