The software allows users to export newly created messages from the Mail.app to iCal calendars with ease.
Mail2iCal is an innovative software that enables users to easily export new email messages from all accounts in Mail to calendars in iCal. To use the software, simply place the script within the folder ~/Library/Scripts. There are two convenient methods to proceed.
Firstly, in MacOS 10.4.x (Tiger), you can opt to use the useful AppleScript Utility to add the AppleScriptMenu to your menubar. Simply select the messages which need converting and call the script by selecting it from the menu. Alternatively, the software can be used automatically through a mail rule. To do this, create a new rule in Mail.app and choose 'Run AppleScript' as the action. Then click 'Choose' and navigate to the script location. The software will automatically be called on all messages which your new rule applies to.
It should be noted that with MacOS 10.4 (Tiger), Apple overhauled a lot of Mail.app's internal workings. As a result, the software requires a major overhaul as well. However, one challenge is that the script can't ask for a default calendar when run from a rule, as this would crash the Mail app.
The solution for the time being is to check for a default calendar and when there isn't one, create one named "Email." To set a default calendar, you can still run the script manually once, as rule execution will use this value. If you ever need to change your default calendar, run the script manually with no messages selected in Mail. You will then be given the option to reset. If you select 'Reset', you'll be able to create or choose a new calendar to store your messages.
Overall, Mail2iCal is an intuitive and efficient software that can solve many scheduling problems for users. Its innovative features and flexibility make it an excellent tool for anyone looking to manage their email and calendar activities more effectively.
Firstly, in MacOS 10.4.x (Tiger), you can opt to use the useful AppleScript Utility to add the AppleScriptMenu to your menubar. Simply select the messages which need converting and call the script by selecting it from the menu. Alternatively, the software can be used automatically through a mail rule. To do this, create a new rule in Mail.app and choose 'Run AppleScript' as the action. Then click 'Choose' and navigate to the script location. The software will automatically be called on all messages which your new rule applies to.
It should be noted that with MacOS 10.4 (Tiger), Apple overhauled a lot of Mail.app's internal workings. As a result, the software requires a major overhaul as well. However, one challenge is that the script can't ask for a default calendar when run from a rule, as this would crash the Mail app.
The solution for the time being is to check for a default calendar and when there isn't one, create one named "Email." To set a default calendar, you can still run the script manually once, as rule execution will use this value. If you ever need to change your default calendar, run the script manually with no messages selected in Mail. You will then be given the option to reset. If you select 'Reset', you'll be able to create or choose a new calendar to store your messages.
Overall, Mail2iCal is an intuitive and efficient software that can solve many scheduling problems for users. Its innovative features and flexibility make it an excellent tool for anyone looking to manage their email and calendar activities more effectively.
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