Unable to forward a bunch of messages via web UI

elvey · 11 Dec 2016, 05:42 AM

I need to forward a bunch of (~couple dozen) messages to someone.

There's really no way to select a bunch of messages and send them? I have to do it one by one or use an IMAP client? How did I not notice this before?

somdcomputerguy · 11 Dec 2016, 06:40 AM

This thread may help - http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...hlight=forward

- bruce

n5bb · 11 Dec 2016, 08:52 AM

Thanks for finding that thread which shows my method for forwarding multiple messages as attachments, Bruce!

The only method of forwarding multiple messages to someone is to attach the original messages as file attachments. The current user interface allows you to perform various operations on multiple messages selected from the mail message list (delete, archive, report as spam, move to a folder, mark), but forward as attachment isn't one of these. So you just need to convert each message independently to an attachment, save those attachments in a folder on your PC, then compose a new message and attach those files to the new message. The details are in the thread previously mentioned.

Bill

somdcomputerguy · 11 Dec 2016, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n5bb

Thanks for finding that thread which shows my method for forwarding multiple messages as attachments, Bruce!

I had read the posts in that thread before, and that thread came to mind right away. It only took a few seconds to find it, and I hope that it helps elvey, or anyone else that comes across this thread or the helpful one.

- bruce

BritTim · 11 Dec 2016, 02:08 PM

The old classic interface still exists, for the time being (https://classic.fsstmail.com). Forwarding many messages as attachments in a single email is one of those functions, not available in the current interface, but easily accomplished in the old classic.

Terry · 12 Dec 2016, 10:08 AM

Why are fastmail leaving out this major feature in the current UI

David · 12 Dec 2016, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry

Why are fastmail leaving out this major feature in the current UI

I don't know: the original interface (of many centuries ago) did this with ease...

elvey · 5 Apr 2019, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritTim

The old classic interface still exists, for the time being (https://classic.fastmail.com). Forwarding many messages as attachments in a single email is one of those functions, not available in the current interface, but easily accomplished in the old classic.

This was the best solution but sadly the classic interface has been retired.

BritTim · 5 Apr 2019, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvey

This was the best solution but sadly the classic interface has been retired.

It is worth noting that the current interface does now support forwarding multiple emails as attachments. From the message list (whether from a folder or a search) select the messages you want to forward, and then choose "Forward as attachment" from the More menu.

gardenweed · 6 Apr 2019, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritTim

It is worth noting that the current interface does now support forwarding multiple emails as attachments. From the message list (whether from a folder or a search) select the messages you want to forward, and then choose "Forward as attachment" from the More menu.

Crikey! Nice find.

I wasn't aware of that update.
So good to know that feature is back.
Thanks BritTim

n5bb · 7 Apr 2019, 09:39 AM

I suggest that it's dangerous to reply to a post made over 2 years ago about a missing Fastmail feature.

I'm not sure exactly when the More>(Forward as Attachment) feature was added, but I know it was in the web interface 18 months ago (October 2017).
This feature works on the Fastmail web interface and Fastmail iOS mobile device app (and probably also the Android app which I don't use).
If you do this from the main message list page (using the main More icon), the messages you selected will forward each message in the conversation (if you are using the default conversation view) as a separate attachment to the new message.
If you do this while a specific message is open (using the More icon for that open message), only that one message will be attached.

The forward as attachment feature in the current web interface was discussed by me in 2017 (http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...58&postcount=4) and by gardenweed a year ago (http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...06&postcount=5).

Bill

11 Dec 2016, 05:42 AM	#1
elvey The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,458	Unable to forward a bunch of messages via web UI I need to forward a bunch of (~couple dozen) messages to someone. There's really no way to select a bunch of messages and send them? I have to do it one by one or use an IMAP client? How did I not notice this before?

11 Dec 2016, 08:52 AM	#3
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,926	Sending multiple messages as attached files Thanks for finding that thread which shows my method for forwarding multiple messages as attachments, Bruce! The only method of forwarding multiple messages to someone is to attach the original messages as file attachments. The current user interface allows you to perform various operations on multiple messages selected from the mail message list (delete, archive, report as spam, move to a folder, mark), but forward as attachment isn't one of these. So you just need to convert each message independently to an attachment, save those attachments in a folder on your PC, then compose a new message and attach those files to the new message. The details are in the thread previously mentioned. Bill

7 Apr 2019, 09:39 AM	#11
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,926	I suggest that it's dangerous to reply to a post made over 2 years ago about a missing Fastmail feature. I'm not sure exactly when the More>(Forward as Attachment) feature was added, but I know it was in the web interface 18 months ago (October 2017). This feature works on the Fastmail web interface and Fastmail iOS mobile device app (and probably also the Android app which I don't use). If you do this from the main message list page (using the main More icon), the messages you selected will forward each message in the conversation (if you are using the default conversation view) as a separate attachment to the new message. If you do this while a specific message is open (using the More icon for that open message), only that one message will be attached. The forward as attachment feature in the current web interface was discussed by me in 2017 (http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...58&postcount=4) and by gardenweed a year ago (http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...06&postcount=5). Bill

11 Dec 2016, 06:40 AM	#2
somdcomputerguy Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rupert, WV Posts: 879	This thread may help - http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...hlight=forward - bruce

11 Dec 2016, 02:08 PM	#5
BritTim The "e" in e-mail Join Date: May 2003 Location: mostly in Thailand Posts: 3,090	The old classic interface still exists, for the time being (https://classic.fsstmail.com). Forwarding many messages as attachments in a single email is one of those functions, not available in the current interface, but easily accomplished in the old classic.

12 Dec 2016, 10:08 AM	#6
Terry The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VK4 Posts: 3,013	Why are fastmail leaving out this major feature in the current UI