[Users] Creating a simple MH folder for holding mails

[Liz]

On Sat, 17 Aug 2019 14:43:21 +1200
flyingrhino <flyingrhino at orcon.net.nz> wrote:

> On 2019-08-17 14:11, flyingrhino wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Claws 3.16.0 on linux mint 19.
> > 
> > I have a couple of IMAP accounts, but I want to store the mails
> > locally on my PC (not in imap folders).
> > 
> > Is it possible to create a couple of MH style folders locally
> > without setting up an account? Then I simply move all the mail from
> > IMAP into the local folders.
> > 
> > I know that I can create a new account with Server protocol "local
> > mbox file" and fill in junk configs for the server, but is there a
> > better (correct) way of doing this?
> > 
> 
> The best solution I've found so far is: File -> Add mailbox -> MH
> and then create folders under it.
> This appears not to be tied to any specific account and does what I 
> want.
> 
> 
When I copy mails off Gmail I run a two stage filter. I copy the email
to its desired place, and then move the email to Gmail Trash.
That ensures it leaves the Gmail system, although it takes 30 days.

Liz