Mail.app mailbox import question.

GavinBKK · 03-14-2005, 04:38 PM

Hi All,

Just Did a mailbox import but the original Inbox, Sent and Drafts didn't arrive. Are they a separate copy somehow?

TIA

Gavin

Raven · 03-15-2005, 09:11 AM

When you did the import, did you select the entire mail folder or you choose a specific mbox file ? Also when you went to import, did you make sure to put a check mark to all the folders listed, such as Inbox, Outbox, etc ?

GavinBKK · 03-15-2005, 04:36 PM

I have actually fixed it myself in the end and here's how: No knowledge involved but after a few months around here, I got a feel for these .plist files (dangerous, eh? :-)), so I just recopied all the.plist files over again manually and, bingo, everything was there.

Due to me being on the opposite side of the world to most of you, I had the time difference to sit out, so I thought it worth a try..

Thanks for the feedback. To answer your question, I just followed the automated import process under the Mail>File menu. My approach was not very scientific but I am flying early this morning and needed my mailboxes intact when I left, so I was up for trying anything - wanted to take my new toy with me...
:-)

Cheers

Gavin

Raven · 03-16-2005, 08:45 AM

Happy to know you figured it out ! Kudos to you

GavinBKK · 03-16-2005, 09:14 PM

Thanks Mate.
:-)
Gavin

03-14-2005, 04:38 PM	#1
GavinBKK Hall of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,611	Mail.app mailbox import question. Hi All, Just Did a mailbox import but the original Inbox, Sent and Drafts didn't arrive. Are they a separate copy somehow? TIA Gavin

03-15-2005, 09:11 AM	#2
Raven Hall of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,782	When you did the import, did you select the entire mail folder or you choose a specific mbox file ? Also when you went to import, did you make sure to put a check mark to all the folders listed, such as Inbox, Outbox, etc ? __________________ Waffled foreheads are a symptom of broken keyboards and inexperienced users

03-15-2005, 04:36 PM	#3
GavinBKK Hall of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,611	Fixed. I have actually fixed it myself in the end and here's how: No knowledge involved but after a few months around here, I got a feel for these .plist files (dangerous, eh? :-)), so I just recopied all the.plist files over again manually and, bingo, everything was there. Due to me being on the opposite side of the world to most of you, I had the time difference to sit out, so I thought it worth a try.. Thanks for the feedback. To answer your question, I just followed the automated import process under the Mail>File menu. My approach was not very scientific but I am flying early this morning and needed my mailboxes intact when I left, so I was up for trying anything - wanted to take my new toy with me... :-) Cheers Gavin

03-16-2005, 08:45 AM	#4
Raven Hall of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,782	Happy to know you figured it out ! Kudos to you __________________ Waffled foreheads are a symptom of broken keyboards and inexperienced users

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03-16-2005, 09:14 PM	#5
GavinBKK Hall of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,611	Thanks Mate. :-) Gavin