Import data from other programs

Import data from other programs

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Import messages

 

The Bat! can easily import messages from other e-mail programs you may use.

 

1. Go to Tools -> Import Messages -> Mailbox Import Wizard
2. Choose the appropriate program to import from
3. Follow the on-screen instructions

 

If the desired program is missing from the list:

 

1. Open your other e-mail program
2. Export all messages into MSG, EML, or MBX files
3. Go back to The Bat! and select Tools -> Import Messages ->

4.  Select message type from #2 above and follow the import instructions

 

Import address books

 

First you have to export addresses from your other e-mail program:

 

1. Open your other e-mail program
2. Export your address book entries to one of the following formats

       

· LDIF
· vCard
· CSV
· TXT (tab separated)
· INI
· Eudora
· Pegasus

 

To import the addresses:

 

1. Open The Bat!
2. Go to Tools -> Address Book
3. Select the address book you wish to import records into
4. Go to File -> Import
5. Select the format you used when you exported from your old address book