On 3/3/05 4:12 PM, "Lars Schou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is there a limit to the number of POP rules that Entourage 2004 can apply at > once?
I don't believe there is, but there is a way to reduce the number of rules. > > I have a user with approximate 75 rules - most of of them simple 'move > message to folder based on sender' - and they're not all triggering. I've > searched for conflicts in the rules and haven't found any - reorganizing the > order of the rules will (seemingly) change which rules do and don't run, but > it's hard to detect a consistent pattern. If you use the MLM for lists, this will cut down on the number of custom rules you have to create. Next, use categories in rules to further reduce criteria in rules and lessen the chance of conflicts. The advantage of categories is you don't have to enter each individual address as long as you assign a category in the address book. See example: <http://www.entourage.mvps.org/rules/example/rule002.html> Basics: There are three types of rules used in Entourage to manage your mail. The Mailing List Manager (MLM) and Junk Mail Filter (JMF) are names for specialized rules. Rules are custom rules that you create. Mailing List Manager (MLM) is a user friendly approach to Rules which allows you to set specialized actions for incoming list messages (like the Entourage Talk list) The Junk Mail Filter is a specialized rule to help manage your unwanted mail. Rules allows you to specify the criteria for custom sorting of your mail. The order of execution on Rules: Mailing List Manager Junk Mail Filter Rules When you select "All rules" it also runs the MLM and the Junk Mail Filter. Actions which Move messages or run AppleScripts cannot be followed by other rules (unless the move message command is issued by the Mailing List Manager). Also see Organize Mail: <http://www.entourage.mvps.org/get_started/organize.html> -- Diane Ross, Mac MVP Entourage Help Page <http://www.entourage.mvps.org/> Entourage Blog <http://blogs.msdn.com/entourage/> lists the EHP as one of the top five resources. -- To unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.letterrip.com/> old-archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.boingo.com/>
