Re: Filters questions

Francisco writes:

> On Thu, 3 Nov 2005, Sam Varshavchik wrote:
> 
>>> Does the filtering process stops once a search condition is met?
>>
>> The filtering instructions are carried out, one instruction at a time.
> 
> 
> So it doesn't stop once a condition is met?

Of course not.  After a search condition finds the message, typically the 
next filtering step will move, tag, or delete the selected messages.  Then, 
the next filtering step selects more messages, etc…

>> The filtering language is not that sophisticated.
> 
> Do you know if there are any plans/thoughs on improving it?
> 
> I think if it stopped once an action is met that would be a great 
> improvement. There should also be a "do nothing" action.

I don't think you fully understand how the filtering language works.  There 
are two classes of filtering commands.  The first class selects messages 
based on some criteria.  The next class of filtering commands does something 
with currently selected messages: move them, delete them, or tag them.

The filtering instructions alternate between the two classes of 
instructions.  Select, then action.  Select, then action.  And so on.  
There's really no concept of "stop", in this paradigm.  It's completely and 
utterly meaningless.

> I guess a better question would be.. is cone still actively developed?

Right now, it's in maintenance mode.  I have, under consideration, some long 
term goals.

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