Hello Allie, On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 21:18:24 -0500 GMT (03/09/2004, 09:18 +0700 GMT), Allie Martin wrote:
>> My repeated suggestions for a single filter type that can be used >> for Incoming or Outgoing *or both* (by way of tickmarks) has not >> been addressed in the new version. I therefore see no reason to >> upgrade. AM> I guess you filter on strings other than addresses because if you wish AM> to use the filter for outgoing and incoming so that messages you reply AM> to are placed in the source folder, then for each filter you'd have to AM> switch the string search source from sender to recipient, wouldn't AM> you? Erm, no. I filter on addresses. If a PM comes in from you, for example, an Incoming filter will move it to the folder "Bat People". If I reply to you, I have to have a seperate Outgoing filter so that my sent message will be moved the the same folder. You are not the only one who gets filtered there. Whenever I start a PM conversation with another list member, another Alternative is added. And this is where I would just want to update in one place. About the source: All my Incoming filters filter from the Inbox, all Outgoing from the Sent folder. Why would you use another source? (Talking about POP3.) >> Can anybody enlighten me about the advantages of the NFS? Allie, thanks for this comprehensive list. I saw bits and pieces on TBBETA, everything you say below was probably mentioned in one thread or another, but you have put it nicely together, much easier to consider. AM> - from the same panel you can access the filters for all accounts. AM> This is similar to how the quick templates panel works. We now need AM> the same thing for the Account configuration panel. I have never felt the need for this, but there are several features in TB that I initially never felt the need for but now wouldn't want to miss. However, the QTs give me trouble, because I always just create them in one account and make them available for sharing, and if I want to edit them later, I have to look through all accounts to find the one. Maybe I should use a more organised approach, though. AM> - the filter setup layout is a lot nicer so that you now have a much AM> better visual appreciation of the creation and building of filter AM> string matching as well as how and in what order actions are applied. I'll have to take your word for it. Haven't checked the RIT page for screenshots yet. AM> - Incoming IMAP filters, I don't use IMAP. AM> - common filters are now supported. Here, you can create a filter that AM> is applied potentially across all accounts or applied in particular AM> accounts defined. Anti-spam filters would go well here. I don't use anti-spam plugins, but I can imagine a use for common filters. Like people sending message to different accounts of mine, but being filtered into the same folder in one account. AM> - sub-filters are now supported. Another thing I haven't seen a need for but will let my imagination play with it. AM> That about sums it all up. The choice is now yours. To upgrade or not AM> to upgrade. :) Yeah <sigh>. Decisions, decisions. -- Cheers, Thomas. Wer im Steinhaus sitzt, soll nicht mit Glaesern werfen. Message reply created with The Bat! 2.12.02 under Chinese Windows 98 4.10 Build 2222 A ________________________________________________ Current version is 3.00.00 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
