On Saturday, September 09, 2000, 8:33:23 AM, A. wrote:
ML>> You may, however, suggest RIT to include the email address part
ML>> in the message list virtual database, so it can be used in
ML>> display filters.
> Why? Hit F7 and the search tool is there in front of you. It opens
> with the appropriate folder already selected for the search. Just
> tick sender and type in the string and you're done. Hit Esc just
> like with the main window to get rid of the display.
I'm as content as you are with TB's current implementation in this
regard, I merely told John should he really want that feature, he
could send a request to RIT, which is a given right for each TB
user, though it's another matter whether RIT would implement it.
Moreover, which header fields or message attributes should be
available in the message list, and hence available as display filter
criteria, are basically a matter of preference. The search tool
could find anything for you, but it doesn't prevent you from using
the quick search, display filter, and alt-clicking, does it? While I
have no complaint about TB's current selection, I see no commanding
reason to argue that sender's email address shouldn't be included in
this group, either.
ML>> Of course, others may want to suggest other header fields to be
ML>> included as well. It would ultimately be up to RIT to decide what to
ML>> include and what to leave out, trying to strike the best balance
ML>> between memory usage, speed, convenience, and flexibility. I'm glad
ML>> it's not my job. :)
> I really don't see the point in mirroring a function that's already
> there. If it was more convenient I'd agree but it really isn't. The
> advanced filtering is placed among the message list display choices for
> a reason. Because it only searches for strings in the message list. The
> 'quick search' does this as well.
Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough (I thought I did). I agree
that display filters only search for strings in the message list for
good reason, and I wasn't suggesting anything otherwise. I merely
stated that it's conceivable for RIT to add one more message list
column (sender's email address), and consequently put it in the
display filter.
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Best regards,
Ming-Li
The Bat! 1.46 Beta/5 | Win2k SP1
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