From: Michal Sojka <sojkam1@fel.cvut.cz>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:56:37 +0000 (+0100)
Subject: Add how to attach files from command line
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Add how to attach files from command line
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diff --git a/emacstips.mdwn b/emacstips.mdwn
index 5f48335..9c5c3d8 100644
--- a/emacstips.mdwn
+++ b/emacstips.mdwn
@@ -70,6 +70,20 @@ from a file manager into a mail composition window to have it attached
 (assuming you are using emacs with X support).  At least in Ubuntu it
 works by dragging from the file manager without any modifications.
 
+And for those who prefer working from command line, the following
+script opens new emacs window with empty message and attaches files
+mentioned as script arguments. (Note: The script expects that you have
+`(server-start)` in your .emacs)
+
+    #!/bin/sh
+    attach_cmds=""
+    while [ "$1" ]; do
+        attach_cmds="$attach_cmds (mml-attach-file \"$1\")"
+        shift
+    done
+    emacsclient -a '' -c -e "(progn (compose-mail) $attach_cmds)"
+
+
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 <h2 id="advanced_tips">Advanced tips and tweaks</h2>