claws-mail/tools

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Contents of the tools directory:
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Action scripts:
freshmeat_search.pl Search freshmeat.net for selected text
google_msgid.pl Search groups.google.com for selected message-id
google_search.pl Search google.com for selected text
multiwebsearch.pl Search any search engine for the selected text
textviewer.sh Attempt to view an attachment as plain text
uudec Decode and display uuencoded images
uuooffice Decode uuencoded attachments and open them with
OpenOffice

Addressbook conversion:
eud2gc.py Convert Eudora address book to Gnomecard
kmail2claws-mail.pl Import a Kmail address book (KDE2)
kmail2claws-mail_v2.pl Import a Kmail address book (KDE3)
outlook2claws-mail.pl Import an Outlook generated contact list
tb2claws-mail Import The Bat! address books
vcard2xml.py Import an Evolution vCard

Mailbox conversion:
calypso_convert.pl Import mbox files with attachments from Calypso
convert_mbox.pl Import mbox files
maildir2claws-mail.pl Convert a maildir mailbox to MH format
tbird2claws.py Integrate a Thunderbird folder tree into Claws

Other tools:
acroread2claws-mail.pl Send PDFs from Adobe Reader 7
filter_conv_new.pl Convert new-style Sylpheed filters to filtering
filter_conv.pl Convert old-style Sylpheed filters to filtering
nautilus2claws-mail.sh Send files from Nautilus
OOo2claws-mail.pl Send documents from OpenOffice.org
sylprint.pl Printing engine, explained in README.sylprint
update-po Update the .po files named on the command line.

Extra tools:
fix-date.sh Replace/Add a message's Date field
gif2xface.pl Convert a 48x48 GIF file to an X-Face header

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Detailed Descriptions:
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Action scripts
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* freshmeat_search.pl
WORKS ON: selection
COMMAND: |freshmeat_search.pl
Search freshmeat.net for selected text using the default Claws Mail browser

* google_msgid.pl
WORKS ON: selection
COMMAND: |google_msgid.pl
Lookup selected message-id in google using mozilla. Edit the script to use
different browsers.

* google_search.pl
WORKS ON: selection
COMMAND: |google_search.pl
Search google.com for selected text using the default Claws Mail browser

* multiwebsearch.pl
WORKS ON: selection
see further down for details

* textviewer.sh
WORKS ON: current message part
COMMAND: textviewer.sh %p |
Attempt to view an attachment as plain text

* uudec
WORKS ON: current message (or part of multipart message)
COMMAND: uudec %f&
Decode and display uuencoded images using uudecode.

* uuooffice
WORKS ON: current message (or part of multipart message)
COMMAND: uuooffice %f&
Decode uuencoded attachments and open them with OpenOffice

* More action examples can be found at the Claws Mail FAQ
http://www.claws-mail.org/faq/index.php/Actions

** multiwebsearch.pl **

WHAT IT DOES
This is an Actions script that allows you to search
websites for the selected text. It uses the default
Claws Mail browser as configured through Claws Mail's
GUI and specified in ~/.claws-mail/clawsrc, and a
configuration file called multiwebsearch.conf.

CONFIGURATION
The configuration file takes the following format:

ALIAS|URL PART|URL PART

ALIAS is a user-defined name; the first URL PART is the
url before the search term; the second URL PART is
optional and contains the remaining part of the url which
comes after the search term. A sample configuration file
is included.

HOW TO USE IT
Copy 'multiwebsearch.conf' to ~/.claws-mail/

Configure an Action:
a) pre-configured website
Command: multiwebsearch.pl --where="google" --what="%s"
b) dynamic
Command: multiwebsearch.pl --where="%u" --what="%s"

In type a) "google" refers to one of the configured aliases,
this Action will always search the website referred to by
the alias "google".

In type b) you will be presented with a dialog box into
which you type one of your configured aliases


Contact: Paul Mangan
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Address book conversion
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* eud2gc.py

WHAT IT DOES
This python-script is a quick hack to convert an Eudora (v.3?)
addressbook to vCard (GnomeCard) format.

HOW TO USE IT
You may do whatever you want with it! (Also regarding copying)
However, the script is intended to use like this:

eud2gc.py

Be careful not to overwrite your original GnomeCard.gcrd!
(But of course you might want to add the converted stuff to it)

Contact: Jeroen Versteeg

* kmail2claws-mail.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script will convert an exported Kmail addressbook into a
Claws Mail addressbook. If your version of Kmail is 1.37 or
greater and/or your version of KAddressBook is 3.1beta1 or greater,
or this script mixes up your definitions and their related data, use
'kmail2claws-mail_v2.pl' instead.

HOW TO USE IT
(You must run claws-mail at least once before running this script.)

In Kmail's Address book choose '/File/Export List'. This will export
your Kmail address book data to a *.csv file.

If Claws Mail is running, close it.

From the command line, execute the following:

perl kmail2claws-mail.pl --kmailfile=/path/to/addressbook.csv

Your Kmail address book data will now be contained in Claws Mail'
address book, under the name 'Kmail Address Book'.

Contact: Paul Mangan


* kmail2claws-mail_v2.pl

This script has been tested with Kmail 1.4.7 and KAddressBook 3.1beta1

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script will convert a Kmail address book that has been
exported in csv format into a Claws Mail address book.

HOW TO USE IT
(You must run claws-mail at least once before running this script.)

Open Kmail's Addressbook, /File/Address Book
In Kmail's Addressbook choose '/File/Export/Export List...'. This
will allow you to export your Kmail addressbook data to a *.csv file.

If Claws Mail is running, close it.

From the command line, execute the following:

perl kmail2claws-mail_v2.pl --kmailfile=/path/to/addressbook.csv

You can also use --help to see usage instructions.

Your Kmail addressbook data will now be contained in Claws Mail'
addressbook, under the name 'Kmail address book'.

Contact: Paul Mangan


* outlook2claws-mail.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script converts an Outlook generated contact list into a
Claws Mail XML address book.

HOW TO USE IT
For text files:
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You must export Outlook Express contact list as TXT file, choosing
only "Name" and "Address" fields to export.

You must exit Claws Mail before converting the contact list.

From the command line, execute the following:

outlook2claws-mail.pl fullpathname

For csv files:
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You must export Outlook contact list as CSV file, choosing ALL the
fields available for exporting.

You must exit Claws Mail before converting the contact list.

From the command line, execute the following:

outlook2claws-mail.pl --csv fullpathname

LIMITATIONS
For text files only works with fields described above. If you have
more complex examples send them to me, and I'll try to enhance the
script.

For csv files you must export all fields (but only non empty fields
are added to the created Claws Mail address book) and the number
of fields expected is harcoded. Look for the $nboffields variable in
the script and change its value if you are sure you exported all
fields and script gives the 'unknown csv file format' error.

Contact: Ricardo Mones Lastra


* tb2claws-mail

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script will convert an address book exported from The Bat!
into a Claws Mail address book.

HOW TO USE IT
(You must run claws-mail at least once before running this script.)

If Claws Mail is running, close it.

Export The Bat! Address Book to CSV file format with all fields
selected to YES and then start:

tb2claws-mail --tbfile=/full/path/to/thebat/addressbook.csv

The Bat! addressbook data will now be contained in Claws Mail'
addressbook, under the name 'The Bat! Address Book'.

Contact: Urke MMI


* vcard2xml.py

WHAT IT DOES
This python script will convert an Evolution vCard into a Claws Mail
address book.

HOW TO USE IT
(You must run claws-mail at least once before running this script.)

If Claws Mail is running, close it.
From the command line, execute the following:

vcard2xml.py source_file [destination_file]

When only is specified it will overwrite (and
create a backup of) the existing addressbook.
When both arguments are suplied it will create a new additional
addressbook named as .
If the script encounters an error it will attempt to roll back
the changes and restore the original files.

Contact: Bogdan Sumanariu

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Mailbox conversion
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* calypso_convert.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script imports mbox files that are exported by Calypso.
It recreates the folder structure by scanning the "X-CalypsoFolder"
header and reincludes the attachments referenced in the
"X-CalypsoHtmlBody" "X-CalypsoAccount" "X-Attachment" headers.

HOW TO USE IT
Export the Calypso mailbox by selecting "Save to archive" and check
the "Save attachments" box.

Edit the script to set following variables (at the top of the file):
$mboxdir : path to the exported mbox, e.g. 'Archive' or '.'
$mboxfile : name of exported mbox, e.g. 'mail.txt'
$outdir : name of the MH folder to create, e.g. 'Calypso'

Run the script using

perl calypso_convert.pl

Finally, import that folder by either selecting "New mailbox" or
moving it into your existing directory and recreate the folder
structure manually (contentmenu from folderview).

Contact: Thorsten Maerz

* convert_mbox.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script converts an mbox directory's contents into
Claws Mail' MH format.

HOW TO USE IT

Run the script using:

perl convert_mbox.pl MBOX MH_DIR

Move the outputted MH_DIR and its contents into your Claws Mail
Mail folder; in Claws Mail right-click the top-level folder and
choose 'Rebuild folder tree' from the popup menu.

Contact: Fred Marton

* maildir2claws-mail.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script converts a mailbox in maildir format into
Claws Mail' MH format.

HOW TO USE IT

Exit Claws Mail if running.

Run the script using:

perl maildir2claws-mail.pl --kmaildir=mail_folder_name

Start Claws Mail and right-click the toplevel mailbox, i.e
"Mailbox (MH)", and select 'Rebuild folder tree'.
You may also need to run '/File/Folder/Check for new messages
in all folders'
Your maildir directory will be backed-up.

Additional options:
--debug debug mode
--dry-run test mode, nothing is actually written
--help brief usage info

Contact: Paul Mangan

* tbird2syl.py

WHAT IT DOES
This python script integrates a Thunderbird folder tree into
Claws Mail.

HOW TO USE IT

The script receives two parameters from command-line:


The best way to use it is to go to inside your Thunderbird
root mailfolder directory and invoke it as:

\python2.4 \tbird2syl.py . \Mail

Contact: Aleksandar Urosevic aka Urke MMI

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Other tools
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* acroread2claws-mail.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script enables Adobe Reader 7 to send documents to
Claws Mail as attachments.

HOW TO USE IT
Make sure that the script is executable (chmod +x acroread2claws-mail.pl)
Start up Adobe Reader 7 (acroread)
Go to /Edit/Preferences/SendMail
Select any email client except 'System Mail (mail)'
Enter the path to this script in the alternate location box

You can then use 'File/Email' or the Email toolbar button to launch
claws-mail (if not already launched) and open a new compose window
with the PDF attached.

Contact: Paul Mangan


* filter_conv_new.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script provides easy conversion of your filtering rules from
sylpheed's new filter system (>= 0.9.99) to the filtering system used in
Claws Mail.
It reads '~/.sylpheed-2.0/filter.xml' or '~/.sylpheed/filter.xml' and
writes '~/[CLAWS CONFIG DIR]/matcherrc'

HOW TO USE IT
Issue the following command from the 'tools' directory:

perl filter_conv_new.pl

That's it, the claws' filtering system is now implemented with your
previous rules applied.

REQUIREMENTS
XML::SimpleObject

Contact: Paul Mangan


* filter_conv.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script provides easy conversion of your filtering rules
from sylpheed's old filter system (< 0.9.99) to the filtering system
used in Claws Mail.
It reads '~/.sylpheed/filterrc' and writes '~/.claws-mail/matcherrc'

HOW TO USE IT
Issue the following command from the 'tools' directory:

perl filter_conv.pl

That's it, the new filtering system is now implemented with your
previous rules applied.

Contact: Paul Mangan


* nautilus2claws-mail.sh

WHAT IT DOES
This script will recursively attach a number of selected
files/directories from Nautilus to a new blank e-mail.

HOW TO USE IT
Copy the script to $HOME/.gnome2/nautilus-scripts, chmod u+x,
and restart nautilus (killall -9 nautilus). You will now have
a right-click menu item: '/Scripts/nautilus2claws-mail.sh'

Contact: Reza Pakdel


* OOo2claws-mail.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script enables OpenOffice.org to send documents to
Claws Mail as attachments.

HOW TO USE IT
OpenOffice.org Version 2.0
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This script is not needed for OOo version 2, which can work
directly with Claws Mail.
Go to 'Tools/Options/Internet/E-mail' and enter 'claws-mail'
in the box.

OpenOffice.org Version 1.1.0
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Start up OpenOffice.org.
Go to 'Tools/Options/OpenOffice.org/External Programs'
Select either ''Mozilla 1.x (Option 1)', or
'Netscape 6.x - 7.0 (Option 1)' from the 'Program' selection
Enter the path to OOo2claws-mail.pl in the 'Path' box
or select it by clicking on the '...' button.

You can then use 'File/Send/Document as email' to launch
claws-mail (if not already launched) and open a new compose
window with the document attached.

OpenOffice.org Version 1.0
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Start up OpenOffice.org.
Go to 'Tools/Options/OpenOffice.org/External Programs'
Enter the path to OOo2claws-mail.pl in the 'Program' box
or select it by clicking on the '...' button.


Contact: Paul Mangan


* update-po

WHAT IT DOES
This script is a message catalog translator's tool, it updates the .po
files named on the command line.

HOW TO USE IT
This script needs to be copied to and run from the 'po' directory.

./update-po lang.po lang2.po ...

to update one or more .po files from the sourcecode files
named in POTFILES.in. The old .po file is save in a .po.old file.

For example, when you want to update fr.po, run ./update-po fr.po,
then edit fr.po to update your translation.

Contact: Wilbert Berendsen

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Extra tools
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* fix-date.sh

# usage: fix_date.sh [..]
WHAT IT DOES
It will replace the Date: value w/ the one picked up from
more recent Received: field if this field resides in one
line. Otherwise, it will take the file modification time
(using a RFC 2822-compliant form). If no X-Original-Date already
exist, the former Date value will be set in such field.

HOW TO USE IT
fix_date.sh [..]

Contact: wwp

* gif2xface.pl

WHAT IT DOES
This perl script converts a monochrome (1 bit) 48x48 pixels GIF file
into an X-Face graphic suitable for inclusion into custom headers of
Claws Mail. An X-Face allows to quickly identify (or be identified
as) the sender of a mail message in a xface-capable MUA (like sylpheed
-claws).

HOW TO USE IT
After obtaining the desired image for your X-Face you should:
* scale it to 48x48 pixels (Image->Scale image on Gimp)
* down color depth to b/w (Image->Mode->Indexed selecting "Use
Black/White palette" and the desired dithering options (prior to
indexing doing Image->Colors->Threshold allows you to select the
b/w level if you don't want a dithered (dotty) image))
* save file as non-interlaced GIF
Then do:

./gif2xface < filename.gif > filename.xface

In filename.xface will be the X-Face header ready to use.
You can add a custom header in Claws Mail through Configuration->
Preferences per account, "Send" tab, check "Add user-defined header"
then "Edit..." if you want to add it via the Claws Mail interface, or do

echo "0:" `cat filename.xface` > ~/.claws-mail/customheaderrc

if you want to create the custom headers file yourself (Warning: this
method is valid only if you don't have any other custom header set or
they will be lost!).

Contact: Ricardo Mones Lastra

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