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Thunderbird import .eml files

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bobqhome
bobqhome

I tested email import using ImportExportToolsNG 10.0.2 on Thunderbird 78.5.1. I got partial import using both Import messages and Import all messages in a directory. In one case 2 of 3 messages imported. In another case 20 of 25 messages imported. I could see the original .eml files where I stored them on the desktop but not all transferred. I'm just starting with Thunderbird. Sorry if I'm missing something obvious. Thanks.

I tested email import using ImportExportToolsNG 10.0.2 on Thunderbird 78.5.1. I got partial import using both Import messages and Import all messages in a directory. In one case 2 of 3 messages imported. In another case 20 of 25 messages imported. I could see the original .eml files where I stored them on the desktop but not all transferred. I'm just starting with Thunderbird. Sorry if I'm missing something obvious. Thanks.

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The drag and drop method works for multiple eml files.

Using the add-on, did you import to Local Folders?

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sfhowes
sfhowes
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Version 10.0.4 of the add-on has some fixes for eml import. Or, you can import by dragging eml files from an Explorer folder and dropping them onto a subfolder of Local Folders in TB.

bobqhome
bobqhome Question owner

Thanks for the quick reply. I tried version 10.0.4. It behaved exactly the same as 10.0.2, 2 of 3 messages in 1 folder and 20 of 25 in the other. The one at a time dragging method works. Not as convenient as I have lots of emails to move but I only have to do it once. Don't think I can combine methods unless I find a pattern to the missed emails.

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The drag and drop method works for multiple eml files.

Using the add-on, did you import to Local Folders?

bobqhome
bobqhome Question owner

Yes, I imported to 2 local folders I created. I tried selecting multiple files, then drag and dropped the group. It worked great. Thanks so much.