MsgFiler

New Version 2.0.2 Available!

MsgFiler is a plug-in for Apple Mail which quickly files emails into existing mailbox folders. MsgFiler’s fast searching means you just have to type a few characters to find the right mailbox. Move selected messages with a click or open a mailbox without having to navigate the mailbox folder pane. MsgFiler is optimized for keyboard-only usage, perfect for Apple Mail power users.

Download
Pricing
Installation

Instructions
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Version History
Acknowledgments

Download

Download MsgFiler Here! Fully functional! The unregistered version will occasionally remind you to register. You can remove the alert with the full version after purchasing a license.

MsgFiler requires Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later and Apple Mail.

MsgFiler 2.0.2 Release

If you are having problems with MsgFiler, please refer to the Troubleshooting and FAQ section below.

Pricing

MsgFiler is Shareware US$8!

If you find MsgFiler an indispensable tool for filing your Mail messages, please considering purchasing a license. Doing so will remove the alert that appears when you use the application. It’s quick and painless through PayPal or Kagi.

Installation

MsgFiler is an Apple Mail Plug-In. To install MsgFiler, follow these instructions:

Automatic Installation

Double-click on the MsgFiler Installer icon
Follow the on-screen directions for installing MsgFiler

If you are running Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5 or higher) or if you have any difficulties installing MsgFiler, follow these instructions to install MsgFiler manually:

Manual Installation

Quit Mail.app
Type Command-Shift-H to open a new Finder window in your Home Directory
Double-click on the Library folder
Double-click on the Mail folder
If a folder called Bundles does not exist, create one
Copy the MsgFilerPlugIn.mailbundle folder into the Bundles folder

For Leopard Users:

Open Terminal.app in Applications/Utilities and type the following commands:


defaults write com.apple.mail EnableBundles YES
defaults write com.apple.mail BundleCompatibilityVersion 3

For Tiger Users:

Open Terminal.app in Applications/Utilities and type the following commands:


defaults write com.apple.mail EnableBundles YES
defaults write com.apple.mail BundleCompatibilityVersion 2

Launch Mail.app

MsgFiler should now be installed. You can open it via the Message menu or by typing Command-9 on the keyboard while in the Mail application.

Setting a Custom Keyboard Shortcut

If you do not see the Command-9 keyboard shortcut to activate MsgFiler or if you want a custom shortcut to activate MsgFiler, follow the instructions below:

From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences
In the window that appears, click on Keyboard & Mouse
In the window that appears, click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab
Click the + button
In the sheet that appears, choose Mail from the Application drop-down menu
Enter Move with MsgFiler in the Menu Title field
Click the Keyboard Shortcut field and enter your custom command to launch MsgFiler
Click Add to save your changes

Instructions

MsgFiler makes moving messages in Mail a snap!

Select messages you wish to move
Choose Move with MsgFiler from the Message menu or type Command-9.
Enter some characters from the mailbox folder name. You can use the space character as a wildcard. For instance, entering “alex” will match any mailbox folder containing those characters.
Type more characters to further filter the results. Searches are case-insensitive. The search will match the entire path to your mailbox folder.
MsgFiler will display a list of mailbox folder matches below. Hit the down-arrow key or click a mailbox folder to select.
Click the Move button or hit Return to move the selected messages into the mailbox folder.

Copy Message

If you want to copy messages to the selected mailbox instead of moving them, click the Copy button or press Command-Shift-C.

Show Mailbox

When a mailbox is selected in MsgFiler, you can click on the Show button or press Command-O to have Mail open the selected mailbox. This is useful is you want to quickly see messages in a particular mailbox.

Prefs

Click the Prefs button to modify the following preferences for MsgFiler

About

To view how many messages you have filed using MsgFiler, to enter your license key to register MsgFiler or to check if there is an update to MsgFiler, click About.

Checking for Updates

You can check to see if a new version of MsgFiler at any time by clicking the About button and the Check for Updates… button.

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Please send any bug reports and suggestions to msgfiler-support (at) tow.com.

How do I uninstall MsgFiler?: Quit Mail. Remove the MsgFilerPlugIn.mailbundle folder from the ~/Library/Mail/Bundles folder.
MsgFiler does not load properly into Mail. I can’t see the Move with MsgFiler menu item: This may be an incompatibility with other third-party mail plug-ins. We’re looking into it! In the meantime, you can try installing the MsgFilerPlugin.mailbundle in /Library/Mail/Bundles instead of ~/Library/Mail/Bundles.
My hard drive is formatted as HFS+ Journaled (Case-Sensitive). MsgFiler does not appear in Mail.: This is a known bug. We will try to fix this for the next version of MsgFiler
The installer doesn’t appear to work. I have to install MsgFiler manually each time.: This is a known issue. We will try to fix this for the next version of MsgFiler
I don’t see the Command-9 keyboard shortcut for MsgFiler in the Message menu: Follow the directions listed above to create your own keyboard shortcut for MsgFiler.
MsgFiler does not remember its last position on Tiger: This has been fixed in version 2.0.2 of MsgFiler.
MsgFiler does not file messages when there are two or more Message Viewer windows open: This is a known issue and will be resolved in the next release of MsgFiler.

Version History

November 14, 2006: Version 1.0.0 Released.
December 27, 2007: Version 2.0.0 Released. MsgFiler has been rewritten in Cocoa and is fully integrated into Mail. Improved searching and filing performance.
December 29, 2007: Version 2.0.1 Released. Fixed bug where registration alert would appear even after the app was registered.
February 12, 2008: Version 2.0.2 Released. Added the ability to copy messages instead of moving messages. Added additional preferences. Pressing the Escape key now closes MsgFiler. MsgFiler supports filing through MiniMail mail plugin from OliveToast. Fixed a bug in Tiger where MsgFiler window would not save its position. Fixed a bug in Tiger where messages would not be filed properly.

Acknowledgments

MsgFiler is inspired by QuickFile, a plug-in for Mozilla Thunderbird by Paul Tomlin. Big thanks go out to Alex King for the initial encouragement to write MsgFiler. Thanks also to Paul Guyot, Steve Weller, Victor Alexander, and the folks at NS Coder’s Night for their Cocoa tips.