Re: [Evolution] How Can I Apply a Filter to Every Message

["Patrick O'Callaghan" <poc usb ve>]

On Tue, 2007-05-15 at 11:01 -0700, Schlaegel wrote:
> I am switching to exchange from Thunderbird. I use a quite extensive
> set of filters and want to apply them to all of my existing email. I
> can not find any global "apply" feature. In Thuderbird this is in the
> same dialog that allows one to manage the filters. I see that I can
> hit CTRL+Y or choose "Message"->"Apply Filters", but this only works
> on the selected email, not on entire folders.
> 
> Is there a feature I just haven't discovered?

1) Create a Search Folder that matches everything:
	Edit->Search Folders
	Add
	Call it Everything (for example)
	Match All as search criterion
	Decide whether you want all local and/or remote folders, or just some
	Hit OK

2) Apply filters:
	Go to the Everything folder
	Select all messages (Ctrl-A)
	Apply filters (Ctrl-Y)

This should work, but I haven't done it so caveat emptor.

poc