Constructor, which initialises member variables from the passed arguments.

Client applications do not use this function. It is relevant only to implementers of derived classes.

The value of aBaseMtm is stored in the protected data member iBaseMtm, so it can be accessed by derived classes.

Derived classes can implement a constructor to perform any additional MTM-specific setup that can be safely carried out in a constructor. Such constructors must call the base class constructor function.

Destructor.

Cleans up the base class. CBaseMtmUi-derived objects must be deleted by client applications when they are no longer required.

Derived classes can implement a destructor to do any additional clean up tasks that they require.

Gets a reference to the Client-side MTM that requested this object.

Cancels the sending of specified messages.

Closes an entry. The behaviour that this implies is dependent on the current context:

1. for message contexts, this usually closes any launched editors or viewers

2. for folder contexts, leaves with KErrNotSupported

3. for service contexts, causes closure of a connection to a server

The returned CMsvOperation object completes when closing is complete.

Requirements:

Implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can close the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

Closes a selection of entries.

The behaviour that this implies is dependent on the current context:

1. for message contexts, this usually closes any launched editors or viewers

2. for folder contexts, leaves with KErrNotSupported

3. for service contexts, causes closure of a connection to a server

The returned CMsvOperation object completes when closing is complete.

Requirements:

Implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can close the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

Second-phase constructor.

Client applications do not use this function. It is relevant only to implementers of derived classes.

Requirements:

Derived classes implement two-phase construction functions (NewL(), ConstructL() ) to create a new instance of the object, in which any dynamic allocation should be performed. ConstructL() should be called from the NewL() function of the derived class.

The default implementation of this function loads resources required by the base class. Derived classes can implement this function to perform any additional MTM-specific second stage construction tasks that they require. Implementations must call the base class ConstructL() function.

Concrete MTMs must also implement a factory function by which a MTM registry can request an instance of the class.

MtmUiFactoryFunctionL

Copies an entry selection from a remote service.

All entries in the selection must have the same parent. The current context must be the MTM folder or service from which to copy. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when copying the entries is complete.

The usual result of this function is to get messages. It is called when the user copies and pastes messages from a remote service. The exact behaviour varies between MTMs.

Requirements:

The default implementation calls CMsvEntry::CopyL() to do the copy. If message copying is not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported.

Where this function is implemented, it should return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation.

Copies an entry selection to a remote service.

All entries in the selection must have the same parent. The current context must be the MTM folder or service to which to copy. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when copying the entries is complete.

The usual result of this function is to send messages. The exact behaviour varies between MTMs: for example, a Fax MTM would transmit a fax when asked to copy a fax from a local folder to a fax service.

Requirements:

The default implementation calls CMsvEntry::CopyL() to do the copy. If message copying is not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported.

Where this function is implemented, it should return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation.

Creates a new entry as a child.

Typically, after creating the entry, the function would launch a suitable interface, such as a message editor, for the user to edit the new entry.

The returned CMsvOperation object completes when creation is complete (for example, when the message editor application is closed).

Requirements:

The default implementation simply calls aParent.CreateL() to create the entry. If creating entries is not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported. Otherwise, implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can create the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

3. for messages, launch a suitable editor application developed for the message type.

Deletes a selection of entries owned by the current context.

The current context must be a folder or service of the relevant MTM. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when deleting is complete.

Requirements:

The default implementation simply calls CMsvEntry::DeleteL() to delete the entries. Implementations can override this to provide any additional checking or user interaction. If deleting entries is not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported.

Where this function is implemented, it should return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation.

Deletes a specified service entry.

This entry does not have to be the current context. The usual behaviour is to remove the service settings, disabling further use of that service. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when deleting is complete.

Requirements:

The default implementation calls CMsvEntry::DeleteL() to delete the entry. Implementations can override this to provide any additional checking or user interaction. If deleting services is not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported.

Where this function is implemented, it should return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation.

Displays a message describing the progress of an operation.

Requirements:

The default implementation simply returns KErrNotSupported.

Implementations should unpack the passed aProgress buffer, construct from this a suitable message, and display it. The implementation of this function should share an understanding of the format of the buffer with the implementations of CMsvOperation-derived classes.

Edits an entry.

The behaviour that this implies is dependent on the current context:

1. for message contexts, this usually launches the appropriate message editor, or returns status KErrReadOnly if the message is not editable

2. for remote folder contexts, launches a settings dialog, for example to rename the folder, completing asynchronously

3. for service contexts, launches a service settings dialog, completing asynchronously

The returned CMsvOperation object completes when editing is complete.

Requirements:

Implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can edit the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

3. for remote messages, typically, copy the messages to the Inbox

4. follow the leave protocols described in Leave considerations below

Edits a selection of entries.

The behaviour that this implies is dependent on the current context:

1. for message contexts, this usually launches the appropriate message editor, or returns status KErrReadOnly if the message is not editable

2. for remote folder contexts, launches a settings dialog, for example to rename the folder, completing asynchronously

3. for service contexts, launches a service settings dialog, completing asynchronously

The returned CMsvOperation object completes when editing is complete.

Requirements:

Implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can edit the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

3. for remote messages, typically, copy the messages to the Inbox

4. follow the leave protocols described in Leave considerations below

Creates a forwarded message from the current message context, and allows the user to edit it through a message-type specific editor.

Some MTMs may support inclusion of elements, specified by aPartlist, from the original message in the forwarded message. The parent for the new entry is specified in aDestination. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when editing the forwarded message is complete. On completion, the context is set to the forwarded message.

Requirements:

A typical implementation for this function would include the following steps:

1. create a new forwarded message entry by calling CBaseMtm::ForwardL()

2. call EditL() allow the user to edit the forwarded message

3. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

If forwarded messages are not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported.

Returns a pointer to the interface with the specified Uid.

This method is the first part of an extension pattern to allow for more functionality to be supported without adding virtual methods to this base class.

The default implementation returns a NULL pointer.

Obtains progress information description and statistics. A message client application can then display this information to the user.

Requirements:

The default implementation returns KErrNotSupported.

Implementations should unpack the passed aProgress buffer, and fill in the return values appropriately. The implementation of this function should share an understanding of the format of the buffer with the implementations of CMsvOperation-derived classes.

Sets the full path and name of the resource file associated with the User Interface MTM.

Client applications do not use this function. It is relevant only to implementers of derived classes.

Requirements:

The function is called by CBaseMtmUi::ConstructL() , which then loads the resource file.

Invokes asynchronous protocol-specific operations. For synchronous operations, a similar function, InvokeSyncFunctionL() , is available.

aSelection and aParameter allow data to be passed to the operation. The TRequestStatus and CMsvOperation objects are used as normal to control and monitor the operation.

Requirements:

The default implementation calls the corresponding function on the Client-side MTM (through iBaseMtm). This is sufficient for many implementations. However, there may be certain MTM-specific functions which require interaction with the user. These should be implemented here.

InvokeAsyncFunctionL() should return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation.

Invokes synchronous protocol-specific operations. For asynchronous operations, a similar function, InvokeAsyncFunctionL() , is available.

aSelection and aParameter allow data to be passed to the operation.

Requirements:

The default implementation calls the corresponding function on the Client-side MTM (through iBaseMtm). This is sufficient for many implementations. However, there may be certain MTM-specific functions which require interaction with the user. These should be implemented here.

Moves an entry selection from a remote service.

All entries in the selection must have the same parent. The current context must be the MTM folder or service from which to move. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when moving the entries is complete.

The usual result of this function is to get messages, in a similar way to CopyFromL() . The difference is that CopyFromL() does not remove the original entries.

Requirements:

The default implementation calls CMsvEntry::MoveL() to do the move. Implementations are likely to be similar to those for CopyToL() , and may indeed share code.

If an MTM does not support message moving, then it should leave with value KErrNotSupported.

Where this function is implemented, it should return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation.

Moves an entry selection to a remote service.

All entries in the selection must have the same parent. The current context must be the MTM folder or service to which to move the entries. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when moving the entries is complete.

The usual result of this function is to send messages, in a similar way to CopyToL() . The difference is that CopyToL() does not remove the original entries.

The exact behaviour varies between MTMs, as described for CopyToL() .

Requirements:

The default implementation calls CMsvEntry::MoveL() to do the move. Implementations are likely to be similar to those for CopyToL() , and may indeed share code.

If an MTM does not support message moving, then it should leave with value KErrNotSupported.

Where this function is implemented, it should return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation.

Opens an entry.

The behaviour that this implies is dependent on the current context:

1. for message contexts, OpenL() is the equivalent of EditL() , or for read-only messages, ViewL() . Whether opening of remote messages is allowed is MTM-specific.

2. for service contexts, the function may initiate a connection to obtain the service contents from the server, completing asynchronously

3. for remote folder contexts, dependent on implementation, the function may initiate a connection to obtain the folder contents from the server, completing asynchronously

The returned CMsvOperation object completes when opening is complete.

Requirements:

If opening entries is not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported. Otherwise, implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can open the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

3. for remote messages, typically, copy the messages to the Inbox

Opens a selection of entries.

The behaviour that this implies is dependent on the current context:

1. for message contexts, OpenL() is the equivalent of EditL() , or for read-only messages, ViewL() . Whether opening of remote messages is allowed is MTM-specific.

2. for service contexts, the function may initiate a connection to obtain the service contents from the server, completing asynchronously

3. for remote folder contexts, dependent on implementation, the function may initiate a connection to obtain the folder contents from the server, completing asynchronously

The returned CMsvOperation object completes when opening is complete.

Requirements:

If opening entries is not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported. Otherwise, implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can open the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

3. for remote messages, typically, copy the messages to the Inbox

Gets flags that communicate the MTM's preferences to the application UI.

Queries if the MTM supports a particular capability, specified by a UID.

For MTM-specific UIDs, see the documentation for the relevant MTM.

Requirements:

The default implementation calls iBaseMtm-> QueryCapability() (i.e. the corresponding function on the Client-side MTM) to do the query. This is sufficient for many implementations.

However, it is expected that each MTM-specific function is indicated by a capability. For example, if the MTM supports a function with UID KMtmUiMessagingXYZ, then there might be a capability KMtmUiQueryMessagingXYZ. Therefore, if different MTM-specific functions are supported by a User Interface MTM and by the corresponding Client-side MTM, this function should be implemented to reflect this.

InvokeAsyncFunctionL() InvokeSyncFunctionL()

Creates a reply message to the current message context, and allows the user to edit it through a message-type specific editor.

Some MTMs may support inclusion of elements, specified by aPartlist, from the original message in the reply. The parent for the new entry is specified in aDestination. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when editing the reply is complete. On completion, the context is set to the reply message.

Requirements:

A typical implementation for this function would include the following steps:

1. create a new reply entry by calling CBaseMtm::ReplyL()

2. call EditL() allow the user to edit the reply

3. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

If message replies are not supported, implementations should leave with KErrNotSupported.

Gets a reference to the session object used by the Client-side MTM that requested the User Interface MTM.

Sets flags that communicate the MTM's preferences to the application UI.

Gets the Type UID of the message type associated with the User Interface MTM.

Undeletes the specified selection.

The default implementation leaves with KErrNotSupported.

Views an entry.

For message contexts, this usually launches the appropriate message viewer. Other context types leave with KErrNotSupported. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when viewing is complete.

Requirements:

Implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can view the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

Views a selection of entries.

For message contexts, this usually launches the appropriate message viewer. Other context types leave with KErrNotSupported. The returned CMsvOperation object completes when viewing is complete.

Requirements:

Implementations should:

1. check aEntry.iType.iUid to ensure that they can view the requested type of entry and leave with code KErrNotSupported if they cannot

2. return a CMsvOperation-derived object to provide asynchronous control and monitoring of the operation

Progress information buffer length.

The CBaseMtm-derived object (Client-side MTM) that requested the User Interface MTM. It is set by the constructor.

Control environment object. It is set by the constructor.

This flag records the preferences as set by SetPreferences() .