Re: adding maildir files

On Tuesday 03 May 2016 21:22:15 Bruce Byfield wrote:
> On May 3, 2016 06:57:40 PM Bruce Byfield wrote:
> >I have a collection of maildir files. For convenience, I would like to
> >add them to Kmail, but so far I'm not having any luck. I can't just add
> >them to the right directory, perhaps because some things are now
> >stored in Akonadi data bases. Nor I can archive the files and import
> >them through File > Import Messages.
> >
> >Can anyone suggest anything else?
> 
> My usual jinx is working: soon after I posted my question, I found a
> solution.
> 
> I remembered that I always use plain text, and that the Import feature
> include an option for plain text. I installed a bulk renamer, used it to
> add  ".txt" to all the maildir I wanted to put into Kmail, then
> successfully imported them.
> 
> So, no need to reply, but maybe my solution will help someone with the
> same problem.

I'm glad you told us, Bruce. It may be just what I need to recover some old 
mail that smashes KMail into little bits if I import them as KMail messages. 
I'll have a look into it - thanks!

-- 
Rgds
Peter

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