How to create a new session

For background knowledge, please refer to: What are sessions and projects in Aid4Mail?

When you create a new session in Aid4Mail, it can either be:

  • Blank, with empty source or target fields and default values in the remaining fields.
  • AĀ duplicateĀ of an existing session (except for the session name which is always unique).

Managing sessions is usually easier when the session list is open. It can be toggled open/closed by selectingĀ View > Show/Hide session listĀ in the main menu, or by selecting theĀ Show/Hide session list button at the bottom of Aid4Mail’s window.

Create a blank session

Follow the steps below to create a new session with empty source and target fields and default values in the remaining fields:

  1. In the main menu, selectĀ Session > Add. Alternatively you can select theĀ Add button in the vertical button bar on the left side of Aid4Mail’s window. A new blank session will appear in the session list.

  2. Change theĀ Session nameĀ in the new session to something more descriptive than the default name. This step is optional but recommended.

Create a duplicate session

Follow the steps below to create a new session that duplicates an existing session (except for the session name):

  1. In the session list, select the session you want to duplicate.

  2. In the main menu, selectĀ Session > Duplicate. Alternatively you can select theĀ Duplicate button in the vertical button bar on the left side of Aid4Mail’s window. A new duplicate session will appear in the session list.

  3. TheĀ Session nameĀ is always unique and so is the only field that is not duplicated in the new session. However, we recommend you change it from its default value to something more descriptive.

Note that it’s possible to create multiple duplicate sessions at the same time by using wildcards in the file locations and session name. The sessions created will be identical except for the fields with the wildcards (and the session name which is always unique). This is a useful and time-saving technique to set up hundreds (or more) similar sessions for large-scale conversions and migrations. For further details, please refer to the Duplicating sessionsĀ topic in theĀ Aid4Mail User Guide.

If you experience any issues, don’t hesitate to contact us. If you would like to buy an Aid4Mail license, please visit theĀ Aid4Mail store.

About Fookes Software

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1637 Charmey (en GruyĆØre)
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For over 25 years we have been developing award-winning tools and productivity software. We also have more than 20 years of expertise in the field of email processing and analysis.

Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, law firms, universities, and professionals specializing in e-discovery and forensics from around the world.

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