Re: [Evolution] Feature request

[Tom Carroll <egor carrollweb net>]

On Wed, 2003-09-03 at 23:18, guenther wrote:
> > I just subscribed to this list, and I apologize if this is not the place
> > to ask for features.
>
> Well, this is the right place to discuss new feature request with other
> users -- beside the hackers@ that is likely not read by users... ;)
>
> Feature requests should be filed in http://bugzilla.ximian.com as wish.
>
>
> > I would like to have the ability to map my own keyboard shortcuts for
> > all functions under the Action menu.
>
> I am pretty sure, this is already filed. However, you may wanna search
> bugzilla and add comments.
>
> btw: Mark as Read is in the Edit menu, not Actions.
>
>
> > Presently the keyboard shortcut CTL-Q will close Evolution.  I am in the
> > process of moving from MS Outlook and I would like to at least have the
> > ability to configure my own keyboard shortcuts (or even create them from
> > scratch) as some of you may know the CTL-Q keyboard shortcut in MS
> > Outlook marks the message as read.
>
> This is already possible, although there is no GUI for this. As root you
> can edit the responsible .xml files to your likings.
>
>
> Well, attached are 2 diffs to accomplish this:
> - File / Exit now has no shortcut
> - Edit / Mark as [Un]Read shortcuts are changed from k to q
>
> Use the diffs to patch the files in the /usr/share/evolution/1.4/ui/
> directory and you should have at least this MS Outlook style.
>
> Have fun... :)
>
> ...guenther

Guenther - thanks for the help.  I now stand corrected with some egg
left on my face... :-)

This is exactly what I was looking for.  Maybe the docs has this
somewhere under advanced configuration?  I looked before posting the
request and did not see anything mentioned about the .xml files or where
I can find them.

Again, I really appreciate the pointer.

Tom