Re: How do I test a filter?
Hello Perry, As you'll note, Stuart Cuddy supplied the essential first step... Yes, I noticed that right after I sent my message :) -- Best regards, Miguel A. Urech (El Escorial - Spain) Using The Bat! v3.65.02 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
On Friday, January 13, 2006, 5:32:43 PM, Perry Nelson wrote: As you'll note, Stuart Cuddy gave me the answer I was seeking. right. I was glad to learn about that option as well. -- Dwight A. Corrin 928 S Broadway Wichita KS 67211 316.303.1411 fax 316.265.7568 dcorrin at fastmail.fm Using IMAP with The Bat! 3.65.02 on Windows XP version 5,1 (Service Pack 2) Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
How do I test a filter?
Hi TBUDL, I know it is possible to test a newly created filter, but I'm not sure how. In the past, I have just refiltered the folder and occasionally I've gotten some unforeseen results. Can one of you please explain how to run a test on a filter without refiltering a folder? -- Regards, Perry Using The Bat! v3.64.01 Christmas Edition on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
On Friday, January 13, 2006, 4:29:43 PM, Perry Nelson wrote: Can one of you please explain how to run a test on a filter without refiltering a folder? Refiltering the folder would BE the test for every filter I have ever recreated. Need to know if it will filter the particular message designed for, and need to know if something was overlooked which would catch more messages than anticipated. -- Dwight A. Corrin 928 S Broadway Wichita KS 67211 316.303.1411 fax 316.265.7568 dcorrin at fastmail.fm Using IMAP with The Bat! 3.65.01 on Windows XP version 5,1 (Service Pack 2) Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
Hi Dwight, Friday, January 13, 2006, 5:36:45 PM, you wrote: DAC Refiltering the folder would BE the test for every filter I have DAC ever recreated. Need to know if it will filter the particular DAC message designed for, and need to know if something was overlooked DAC which would catch more messages than anticipated. Thanks for your response, Dwight. And yes, that is the test I've used in the past. However, what I am trying to avoid is having to go through the target location and having to search for and pick out the messages that may have been caught that I didn't intend. Is there not a way to simply run the filter and have it produce a log of what would have been filtered if it had been run for real? -- Regards, Perry Using The Bat! v3.64.01 Christmas Edition on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: How do I test a filter?
Hello Perry, A reminder of what Perry Nelson typed on: Friday, January 13, 2006 at 17:43:54 GMT -0500 PN Hi Dwight, PN Friday, January 13, 2006, 5:36:45 PM, you wrote: DAC Refiltering the folder would BE the test for every filter I have DAC ever recreated. Need to know if it will filter the particular DAC message designed for, and need to know if something was overlooked DAC which would catch more messages than anticipated. PN Thanks for your response, Dwight. And yes, that is the test I've used PN in the past. PN However, what I am trying to avoid is having to go through the target PN location and having to search for and pick out the messages that may PN have been caught that I didn't intend. Is there not a way to simply PN run the filter and have it produce a log of what would have been PN filtered if it had been run for real? You can Right click on a message and select Test Filters. I'm not sure whether it processes the message or just tells you if it would process them. -- Best regards, Stuartmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Using The Bat! v3.65.01 On Windows XP 5.1 Build #2600 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
Hi Stuart, Friday, January 13, 2006, 5:49:08 PM, you wrote: SC You can Right click on a message and select Test Filters. I'm not SC sure whether it processes the message or just tells you if it would SC process them. Terrific, Stuart. That was what I was looking for. And for the record, it gives you a report of which filter would have filtered it and where it would have moved it. It does NOT move the message. Thanks for your help. -- Regards, Perry Using The Bat! v3.64.01 Christmas Edition on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: How do I test a filter?
Hello Perry, A reminder of what Perry Nelson typed on: Friday, January 13, 2006 at 17:53:12 GMT -0500 PN And for the record, it gives you a report of which filter would have PN filtered it and where it would have moved it. It does NOT move the PN message. PN Thanks for your help. Your most welcome. -- Best regards, Stuartmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Using The Bat! v3.65.01 On Windows XP 5.1 Build #2600 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
On Friday, January 13, 2006, 4:43:54 PM, Perry Nelson wrote: However, what I am trying to avoid is having to go through the target location and having to search for and pick out the messages that may have been caught that I didn't intend. Is there not a way to simply run the filter and have it produce a log of what would have been filtered if it had been run for real? create an empty folder, make that the destination for your test. then fix filter to actual location when filter works correctly -- Dwight A. Corrin 928 S Broadway Wichita KS 67211 316.303.1411 fax 316.265.7568 dcorrin at fastmail.fm Using IMAP with The Bat! 3.65.01 on Windows XP version 5,1 (Service Pack 2) Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
Hi Dwight, Friday, January 13, 2006, 6:19:36 PM, you wrote: Is there not a way to simply run the filter and have it produce a log of what would have been filtered if it had been run for real? DAC create an empty folder, make that the destination for your test. then DAC fix filter to actual location when filter works correctly As you'll note, Stuart Cuddy gave me the answer I was seeking. However, your idea is an interesting work-around that I might try in the future if I am faced with the same uncertainty. -- Regards, Perry Using The Bat! v3.64.01 Christmas Edition on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
Hello Perry, I know it is possible to test a newly created filter, but I'm not sure how. - Select a message in the message list and right click on it. - Select 'Test Filter' in your context menu and you will get the Test Filter pop-up dialog where you can select the type of filter(s) you want to test. - Click OK and you will get a pop up window telling you which filters have triggered and the actions that would have been taken if this was not a TEST. That is, the actions are not really taken. -- Best regards, Miguel A. Urech (El Escorial - Spain) Using The Bat! v3.65.01 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: How do I test a filter?
Hi MAU, Friday, January 13, 2006, 7:55:24 PM, you wrote: I know it is possible to test a newly created filter, but I'm not sure how. M - Select a message in the message list and right click on it. M - Select 'Test Filter' in your context menu and you will get the Test M Filter pop-up dialog where you can select the type of filter(s) you want M to test. M - Click OK and you will get a pop up window telling you which filters M have triggered and the actions that would have been taken if this was M not a TEST. That is, the actions are not really taken. Thank you, Miguel, for laying out the process. It's good to have it documented clearly. Maybe that description will make its way into the help file eventually. As you'll note, Stuart Cuddy supplied the essential first step of selecting the message and right clicking to get the context menu in which test filter was listed. And once I had that bit of information I was able to test the filter I created, which worked as expected by the way. I appreciate your help. -- Regards, Perry Using The Bat! v3.64.01 Christmas Edition on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 Current version is 3.64.01 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
