[Evolution] Re: wierd vfolder naming problem

["Arthur S. Alexion" <arthur alexion com>]

On Sat, 2003-02-15 at 17:23, Arthur S. Alexion wrote:
> I get a daily newsletter from a company called "law.com/pa".  When I
> tried to create a vfolder, I instead created a vfolder called law.com
> with a vsubfolder called pa.
>
> I didn't know you could create vsubfolders (or are they subvfolders). 
> Could be useful in some instances.
>
> But not in this instance.  Is there any way to rename it to get in on a
> single level, something like "law.com_pa"  If so, which vfolder should I
> rename "law.com", or "pa"?

OK tried two things -- 33% success.

Instead of right-clicking the vsubfolder and selecting Rename, I
selected Properties.  I renamed the rule, "law.com_pa.  The "pa"
vsubfolder disappeared and the vfolder "law.com_pa" appeared at the
expected hierarchy level.

But "law.com" remained.  When I "opened" it, the list and preview panes
were replaced with a gray area and the text, "This folder cannot contain
messages."

I tried deleting the useless folder, got the delete confirmation, but it
persists. (Batting .500/50% success).

Now I try _using_ the "feature" to my advantage.  I try to rename a
vfolder holding mail to and from a client named "Lisa" (not her full
name <g>) to Clients/Lisa.  I get the error, "Can't use "/" in folder
names. Fine.  Now I select properties and rename the rule from "Lisa" to
"Clients/Lisa".  No complaints/errors.  "Lisa" disappears, but vfolder
"Clients" with vsubfolder "Lisa" does not. Uh-oh.  (now batting
.333/33%)

I rescue the data by choosing "Virtual Folder Editor" from the "Tools"
menu.  The rule "Clients/Lisa" is there. The "Edit" button brings up the
"Properties" editor, and I can rename the rule back to just "Lisa".  She
reappears (.333 success rate maintained)

Comments?
-- 
Arthur S. Alexion <arthur alexion com>
Arthur S. Alexion LLC