[Evolution] Offline copy of messages

[Paul Lemmons <paul lemmons tmcaz com>]

I am clearly not understanding a couple things and need some
clarification. 

Here is my goal: I wish to copy the entire message to local storage when
it is found on the exchange server.

I am using Evolution 2.6.1 with the exchange connector on Fedora Core 5
running kernel 2.6.16-1.2096_FC5smp. I do not know how to get the
specific versions from the various components that Evolution uses such
as the data server and connector. I am assuming that they come as a
package deal when I install Evolution. All components are current with
the standard Fedora repositories + extras and Livna.

Aside from stability issues which I am addressing elsewhere I am not
seeing what I expect. I have set the "Automatically synchronize account
locally" turned on in the Edit->Preferences->Receiving options for the
account. I watch the status line as Evolution checks for changes and
refreshes folders and I do see the status line say "Downloading messages
for offline viewing". It does not appear to be doing it for all folders,
though because when I go to view a message I get the status "Retrieving
message". My thinking (which may be wrong) is that if the account is
synchronized I should always be reading the messages from local storage,
not the server.

I have also noticed that the folders themselves have the property of
"Copy folder contents locally for offline operation". These appear to be
on a folder by folder basis. I have dozens of folders and do not want to
have to manage them individually. I will if I have to but it seems the
"Automatically synchronize account locally" setting should do what I am
wanting for all folders.

A push in the right direction would be very much appreciated.


Paul Lemmons
Lead Systems Software Engineer
TMC HealthCare