Hi Martin,
I use the backup feature in theBat because it saves the program
settings along with the mail. It is also very fast.
However, I also use Mailbag Assistant to handle my Archive
files. I had nearly 10,000 messages that I kept and removing it
from the Bat made backing up a little faster.
Mailbag Assistant is pretty fast and you can reply/forward any
message you find. You can also create simple scripts to backup
your mail anyway and anywhere you want. You can then create a
shortcut and run the script automatically say, from your
desktop.
Again, theBat! gives Mailbag Assistant a run for its money
because theBat! is so fast and can search/sort/filter very well.
Nevertheless, I would give Mailbag a look.
Below is an example of a Mailbag script I use to backup my mail
to CD-RW. Pretty simple. Let me know if you have any questions
or try the Mailbag help group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mailbag/
Open "+F:\thebatmail\*.tbb"
ApplyFilter
Select All
Transfer
DefaultView SubsetGrid
IfError End
DeleteFile "X:\All_Current.mbg"
SaveMailbox "X:\All_Current.mbg"
Close
Quit
-Ricardo
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MW> Hello,
MW> I have a growing message base in The Bat! at just over 500MB.
MW> Many messages (with attachments) are important but rarely accessed
MW> and others are a useful reference; e.g. mailing lists. Presently,
MW> I delete mailing list messages after 180 days. Also, I prefer to
MW> keep my frequently changing documents, which includes my mail
MW> folders under 700MB so it fits on a single CD-R.
MW> How do you archive? Is any additional software necessary or
MW> recommended; e.g. Mailbag Assistant. Can I automate archiving? For
MW> example, instead of deleting old messages can they be transferred
MW> to the archive?
MW> Advice, tips, suggestions etc. very welcome. It's important
MW> that I can access the archive with a minimum of fuss.
MW> M
MW> - --
MW> Best regards,
MW> Martin Webster
MW> http://www.martinwebster.info/
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