+Contents of the tools directory:
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+Action scripts:
+ gpg-sign-syl Clear-sign current selection
+ google_msgid.pl Lookup selected message-id in google
+ uudec Decode and display uuencoded images
+
+Addressbook conversion:
+ eud2gc.py Convert Eudora addressbook to Gnomecard
+ kmail2sylpheed.pl Import a Kmail addressbook
+ kmail2sylpheed_v2.pl Import an exported Kmail addressbook csv file
+ outlook2sylpheed.pl Import an Outlook generated contact list
+ tb2sylpheed Import The Bat! address books
+
+Mailbox conversion:
+ calypso_convert.pl Import mbox files with attachments from Calypso
+
+Other tools:
+ gif2xface.pl Convert a 48x48 GIF file to an X-Face header
+ OOo2sylpheed.pl Send documents from OpenOffice.org
+ sylprint.pl Printing engine, explained in README.sylprint
+
+Sylpheed specific tools:
+ filter_conv.pl Convert old-style filters to new filtering
+ newscache_clean.pl Clean up news directory
+ sylpheed-switcher Run either sylpheed or claws (separate configs)
+ update-po Update the .po files named on the command line.
+
+
+Detailed Descriptions:
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+Action scripts:
+
+* gpg-sign-syl
+ WORKS ON: selection, whole message
+ COMMAND: |gpg-sign-syl|
+ Clear-sign current selection using gpg.
+
+* 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.
+
+* uudec
+ WORKS ON: current message (or part of multipart message)
+ COMMAND: uudec %f&
+ Decode and display uuencoded images using uudecode.
+
+* More action examples can be found at
+ http://melvin.hadasht.free.fr/home/sylpheed/actions/
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* 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).
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Thorsten Maerz <torte@netztorte.de>
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* 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 <Eudora-addressbook-file> <Gnomecard-file>
+
+ Be careful not to overwrite your original GnomeCard.gcrd!
+ (But of course you might want to add the converted stuff to it)
+
+ Copyleft some time long ago (around 1999?) by Jeroen Versteeg
+ (j.m.versteeg@student.utwente.nl)
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
* filter_conv.pl
WHAT IT DOES
This perl script provides easy conversion of your filtering rules
form sylpheed's old filter system to the new filtering system used
- in sylpheed-claws. It reads 'filterrc' and outputs 'filteringrc'.
-
+ in sylpheed-claws. It reads '~/.sylpheed/filterrc' and outputs
+ '~/.sylpheed/matcherrc'.
+
HOW TO USE IT
- Move 'filter_conv.pl' to the $HOME/.sylpheed directory.
- From the $HOME/.sylpheed directory, issue the command:
+ 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.
- Any problems, contact Paul <claws@thewildbeast.co.uk>
+ Any problems, contact Torsten Schoenfeld <kaffeetisch@web.de>
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-* ldif-to-xml.py
+* kmail2sylpheed.pl
WHAT IT DOES
- This python script converts the netscape ldif format address book to
- the sylpheed xml format.
+ This perl script will convert an exported Kmail addressbook into a
+ Sylpheed 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
+ 'kmail2sylpheed_v2.pl' instead.
HOW TO USE IT
- Inside Netscape export your address book to a file.
- From the command line, execute:
+ (You must run sylpheed at least once before running this script.)
+
+ In Kmail's Addressbook choose '/File/Export List'. This will export
+ your Kmail addressbook data to a *.csv file.
+
+ If Sylpheed is running, close it.
+
+ From the command line, execute the following:
+
+ perl kmail2sylpheed.pl --kmailfile=/path/to/addressbook.csv
+
+ Your Kmail addressbook data will now be contained in Sylpheed's
+ addressbook, under the name 'Kmail Address Book'.
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Paul <claws@thewildbeast.co.uk>
- ./ldif-to-xml.py <path/filename>
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* kmail2sylpheed_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 addressbook that has been
+ exported in csv format into a Sylpheed addressbook.
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
- In case of trouble, just invoke your python interpreter directly:
+ (You must run sylpheed 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.
- python ldif-to-xml.py <path/filename>
+ If Sylpheed is running, close it.
- Either way a file called addressbook.xml will be generated in the current
- directory. This xml file should be merged with or simply placed in the
- $HOME/.sylpheed directory.
+ From the command line, execute the following:
+
+ perl kmail2sylpheed_v2.pl --kmailfile=/path/to/addressbook.csv
+
+ You can also use --help to see usage instructions.
- Any problems, contact Rod Senra <rodrigo.senra@ic.unicamp.br>
+ Your Kmail addressbook data will now be contained in Sylpheed's
+ addressbook, under the name 'Kmail address book'.
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Paul <claws@thewildbeast.co.uk>
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* newscache_clean.pl
+
+ WHAT IT DOES AND WHY IT DOES IT
+
+ This perl script cleans up in '$HOME/.sylpheed/newscache'. Currently
+ the newscache becomes littered with old directories and files - when
+ you subscribe to a newsgroup a sub-directory gets created for it in
+ ~/.sylpheed/newscache/[nntpserver], should you unsubscribe from the
+ group the sub-directory does not get deleted. Until this is done
+ internally this script will take care of some tidying up.
+
+ This script removes directory trees of nntp servers that you no longer
+ have an account for. Where an account exists it removes directories
+ and files of those groups to which you are no longer subscribed.
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
+
+ Issue the following command from the 'tools' directory:
+
+ perl newscache_clean.pl
+
+ This script uses the File::Path module, if you don't already have it
+ installed, you can find it at the CPAN search site <http://search.cpan.org>
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Paul <claws@thewildbeast.co.uk>
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* OOo2sylpheed.pl
+
+ WHAT IT DOES
+
+ This perl script enables OpenOffice.org to send documents to sylpheed
+ as attachments.
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
+
+ Edit line 29 of the script so that it contains the correct path:
+ exec "/usr/local/bin/sylpheed --attach $ARGV";
+
+ Start up OpenOffice.org.
+ Go to 'Tools/Options/OpenOffice.org/External Programs'
+ Enter the path to this script in the 'Program' box
+ or select it by clicking on the '...' button.
+
+ You can then use 'File/Send/Document as email' to launch sylpheed
+ (if not already launched) and open a new compose window with the
+ document attached.
+
+ Tested with OpenOffice.org version 1.0
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Paul <claws@thewildbeast.co.uk>
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* outlook2sylpheed.pl
+
+ WHAT IT DOES
+
+ This perl script converts an Outlook generated contact list into a
+ Sylpheed XML address book.
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
+
+ You must export Outlook Express contact list as TXT file, choosing
+ only "Name" and "Address" fields to export.
+
+ You must exit Sylpheed before converting the contact list.
+
+ From the command line, execute the following:
+
+ outlook2sylpheed.pl fullpathname
+
+ BUGS
+
+ Only works with fields described above. If you have more complex
+ examples send them to me, and I'll try to enhance the script.
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact
+ Ricardo Mones Lastra <mones@aic.uniovi.es>
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* sylpheed-switcher
+
+ WHAT IT DOES
+
+ This perl script is for users who like to move between the main
+ sylpheed branch and the claws branch. Because of some differences
+ between the stored options it is better IMO to use two separate
+ '.sylpheed' directory trees. Doing that manually could prove to
+ be tiresome, and so I've written this script to automate the task.
+
+ The first time you run this script you enter the full paths,
+ including the executable itself, to both the main version of
+ sylpheed and the claws version. This information is then stored
+ in a file in your $HOME directory called '.sylpheed-switcher'
+
+ During this initial set-up, your '~/.sylpheed' directory
+ is copied to '~/.sylpheed-main' and '~/.sylpheed-claws'.
+
+ When you run sylpheed via this script, your '~/.sylpheed' directory
+ is deleted and replaced with a symbolic link to either ~/.sylpheed-main'
+ or '~/sylpheed-claws', depending on the option you choose.
+ (On subsequent usage the symbolic link is deleted and replaced with
+ a new symbolic link).
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
+
+ Initial set-up
+ Enter the full paths to the executable, including the executable itself,
+ example:
+
+ ./sylpheed-switcher --claws-path=/usr/local/bin/sylpheed --main-path=
+ /usr/bin/sylpheed
+
+ After the initial set-up, use the following:
+
+ ./sylpheed-switcher --claws (to run sylpheed-claws)
+ ./sylpheed-switcher --main (to run sylpheed main)
+
+ Additionally you can append --debug to run in debug mode.
+ Use --help for more info.
+
+ This script uses the File::Path and Getopt::Long modules, if you don't already
+ have them installed, you can find them at the CPAN search site
+ <http://search.cpan.org>
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Paul <claws@thewildbeast.co.uk>
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+* tb2sylpheed
+
+ WHAT IT DOES
+
+ This perl script will convert an addressbook exported from The Bat! into
+ a Sylpheed addressbook.
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
+
+ (You must run sylpheed at least once before running this script.)
+
+ If Sylpheed is running, close it.
+
+ Export The Bat! Address Book to CSV file format with all fields
+ selected to YES and then start:
+
+ tb2sylpheed --tbfile=/full/path/to/thebat/addressbook.csv
+
+ The Bat! addressbook data will now be contained in Sylpheed's
+ addressbook, under the name 'The Bat! Address Book'.
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Urke MMI <urke@gmx.net>
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+* 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 <yourlang>.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.
+
+ Author: Wilbert Berendsen <wilbert@oswf.org>
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+