From: pinnerite@gmail.com   
      
   On 8 Aug 2025 01:08:23 GMT   
   Gordon  wrote:   
      
   > On 2025-08-07, pinnerite  wrote:   
   > > For weeks I have been using Claws for sending emails.   
   > > I realy don't like it but Thunderbird wouldn't send.   
   > >   
   > > Yesterday I was determined to finally concentrate on the problem.   
   > >   
   > > ChatGPT is a bit Windows-centric unless you challenge it, so progress   
   > > is slow.   
   > >   
   > > After masses of testing, ChatGPT suggested trying  new profile.   
   > >   
   > > That certainly worked.   
   > >   
   > > Then came the problem of getting as much data, address book, saved   
   > > messages etc from theold to new profile. That is going slowly but going.   
   > >   
   > > Now I want to export the Sent messages from Claws to Thunderbird.   
   > >   
   > > According to ChatGPT you start by locating Claws Sent folder.   
   > >   
   > > Not so easy.   
   > >   
   > > I could find two:  sent and Sent   
   > >   
   > > Both are under:  .claws-mail->tagsdb->#mh->Mailbox and both contain one   
   > > item named .claws-tags. One of 628 bytes, the second "Sent" with 4   
   > > bytes.   
   > >   
   > > There is also an Outbox also with a  claws-tags of 4 bytes   
   > >   
   > > I don't know what to make of it.   
   > >   
   > > ChatGPT often lies - convincingly. So ...   
   >   
   > This maybe of some use.   
   >   
   >   
   > To export mail from Claws Mail to Thunderbird, first, open Claws Mail and   
   > select "File" then "Export to MBOX Files" to save your emails.   
   > After that, use Thunderbird's ImportExportTools add-on to import the MBOX   
   > files into Thunderbird.   
   >   
   > Exporting Mail from Claws Mail to Thunderbird   
   > Step 1: Export Emails from Claws Mail   
   >   
   >     Open Claws Mail on your device.   
   >     Click on the File menu.   
   >     Select Export to MBOX Files from the drop-down menu.   
   >     Choose the folders you wish to export and decide the location to save   
   > the files.   
   >     Click Save to complete the export.   
   >   
   > Step 2: Import MBOX Files into Thunderbird   
   >   
   >     Install and open Mozilla Thunderbird on your system.   
   >     Download and install the ImportExportTools NG add-on.   
   >     Right-click on the Local Folders in Thunderbird.   
   >     Select ImportExportTools NG.   
   >     Choose Import MBOX file and then select Import one or more MBOX files.   
   >     Navigate to the location where you saved the exported MBOX files and   
   > select them.   
   >     Click OK to start the import process.   
   >   
   > Additional Tips   
   >   
   >     Ensure that you have the latest version of Thunderbird for better   
   > compatibility.   
   >     If you encounter issues, consider using a migration tool specifically   
   > designed for Claws Mail to Thunderbird, which can automate the process   
   > and handle any format discrepancies.   
   >   
   > By following these steps, you can successfully transfer your emails from   
   > Claws Mail to Thunderbird.   
   >   
   >   
      
   For that  to work you have to have a version of Thunderbird that supports   
   ImportExportTools.   
   The version supplied with Linux Mint 22 does not!   
      
   128.13.0esr (64-bit)   
   Release notes   
   Thunderbird for Linux Mintmint-001 - 1.0   
      
   (Taken from Help)   
      
   Regards, Alan   
      
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