ImportExportTools NG Not linking attachments to exported e-mail message
Hello, I seem to be having a problem with ImportExportTools NG attachments. When I pick export all messages in a folder with attachments with index (tried with text and HTML) the messages and attachments are exported. However, when I pick a e-mail that has attachments, there is no hyperlink to open the attachments to that e-mail. I then have to go find the attachments in the separate folders. In the past when I used ImportExport the attachments were hyperlinked and would open the correct attachments, i didn't have to go looking for it. I'm running Thunderbird 78.6.1 (64 bit) on Windows 10 64 bit PC. Posted this question on the developer's github website over a week ago and no answer. If this is not possible, I'm open to other suggestions on how to accomplish my task.
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I'm running Thunderbird 78.6.1 (64 bit) on Windows 10 64 bit PC I've just download the recent version of 'ImportExportTools NG' version 10.0.4 Q: Do you have the latest version of ImportExporttools NG 10.0.4?
Ran several Tests: Created a folder on desktop to receive files. Right click on folder and select 'ImportExportTools NG > Export all messages in the folder > HTML format (with Attachments) Selected the folder I created and click on 'Select Folder'
opened Folder to see contents. Click on an email which I knew had an attachment. It auto opened in Firefox browser - email is readible and below email content in blue is the hyperlink. Click on hyperlink produced the image in same tab. Q: Does your html file open in Firefox ?
This is working.
To check content: Right click on the exported email and select open in 'Notepad'. scroll down to attachment section. Typical information - mine as an example.
It stated
- <a href="Attachments/Screenshot_20200512_182649.jpg">Attachments/Screenshot_20200512_182649.jpg </a>
- <a href="Attachments/Screenshot_20200513_102337_com.instagram.android_resized_20200513_102829273.jpg">Attachments/Screenshot_20200513_102337_com.instagram.android_resized_20200513_102829273.jpg </a>
Obviously this just shows the actual html code, so no actual links created. This is expected. Q: Do you see the correct formatting for creating a link?
Also tested opening using OpenOffice Writer
Right click on the exported email and select open in OpenOffice Writer
Links displayed.
When I use 'Ctrl' + left click - image opens in the default Windows 'Photo' window.
This works as expected.
Then ran same test but this time selected: Right click on folder and select 'ImportExportTools NG > Export all messages in the folder > Plain Text Format (with Attachments) Selected the folder I created and click on 'Select Folder'
opened Folder to see contents. Click on an email which I knew had an attachment. It opened in 'Notepad' I could see all the text. The info for link was visible but it was not a clickable link because 'plain text' does not contain HTML content, so it cannot create a clickable link. This info was available so I could locate the correct attachment saved separately.
This works as expected.
I'm not finding an issue.
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I'm running Thunderbird 78.6.1 (64 bit) on Windows 10 64 bit PC I've just download the recent version of 'ImportExportTools NG' version 10.0.4 Q: Do you have the latest version of ImportExporttools NG 10.0.4?
Ran several Tests: Created a folder on desktop to receive files. Right click on folder and select 'ImportExportTools NG > Export all messages in the folder > HTML format (with Attachments) Selected the folder I created and click on 'Select Folder'
opened Folder to see contents. Click on an email which I knew had an attachment. It auto opened in Firefox browser - email is readible and below email content in blue is the hyperlink. Click on hyperlink produced the image in same tab. Q: Does your html file open in Firefox ?
This is working.
To check content: Right click on the exported email and select open in 'Notepad'. scroll down to attachment section. Typical information - mine as an example.
It stated
- <a href="Attachments/Screenshot_20200512_182649.jpg">Attachments/Screenshot_20200512_182649.jpg </a>
- <a href="Attachments/Screenshot_20200513_102337_com.instagram.android_resized_20200513_102829273.jpg">Attachments/Screenshot_20200513_102337_com.instagram.android_resized_20200513_102829273.jpg </a>
Obviously this just shows the actual html code, so no actual links created. This is expected. Q: Do you see the correct formatting for creating a link?
Also tested opening using OpenOffice Writer
Right click on the exported email and select open in OpenOffice Writer
Links displayed.
When I use 'Ctrl' + left click - image opens in the default Windows 'Photo' window.
This works as expected.
Then ran same test but this time selected: Right click on folder and select 'ImportExportTools NG > Export all messages in the folder > Plain Text Format (with Attachments) Selected the folder I created and click on 'Select Folder'
opened Folder to see contents. Click on an email which I knew had an attachment. It opened in 'Notepad' I could see all the text. The info for link was visible but it was not a clickable link because 'plain text' does not contain HTML content, so it cannot create a clickable link. This info was available so I could locate the correct attachment saved separately.
This works as expected.
I'm not finding an issue.
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Thanks for the help Toad-Hall! When I had what I thought was a problem might have been some confusion! When I attempted exporting the folder in the beginning, I was saving it directly to an external drive, with no success. However, when I tried your directions, to my satisfaction, the add-on works great! i was able to take the folder and send to external drive! Thanks again for your help!!