Re: [Evolution] Bug with vFolder rules

[Jeffrey Stedfast <fejj helixcode com>]

On 13 Dec 2000 05:52:53 +0000,  wrote:
> I'm trying to create a vFolder with a rule that is
> Subject Does Not Contain.  But it doesn't work.  When I
> set up the rule, hit OK, then go back in to edit the
> rule, it always resets to Contains.  For that matter, it
> does not matter what I choose.  Does Not Contain always
> gets reset to Contains.

I'll take a look at this, it probably just doesn't set the menu right
(but the rule in the xml file is probably fine).

> Along these lines, are there any plans to change vFolder
> rule creation?  I'd much rather see boolean joiners
> between the various criteria, instead of Any/All criteria
> met.  Right now it is impossible for me to create the
> rule I want.  The rule I'd like is Recipient Contains OR
> Subject Contains AND Subject Does Not Contain.


Fuzzy boolean math!!!!!!!! ;-)

You can construct your own rules the way you want them using the
"Expression" filter menu. At some point the vfolder/filter syntax will
be documented and you'll be able to script together your own rules from
that.

Jeff