Rule to move older emails from Inbox to Archive folder "On My Mac"

I've got an IMAP email account which has limited server space. When I move a message from my Inbox to a folder I've created as an archive mailbox its removed from the server and is now stored "on my Mac". That's good as it means I won't fill up the server and have messages bounce back to their sender.


I'll forget to move messages though so what I need is a Rule to move messages from my Inbox to my Archive folder 60 days after I receive them. I can't work out how (if) I can do that. I'm not sure if the available tools in Rules can do this. I've had a go and can't seem to make it work.


Any ideas?


It needs to be along the lines of:


If any message in Inbox is received more than 60 days ago move message to mailbox Archive.


Thanks!

Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Jun 1, 2011 2:36 AM

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Jun 1, 2011 3:03 AM in response to rafa espada

Yes, true...


I see why it wasn't working for me now, the messages need to be selected for the Rule to Apply. I need the Rule to run automatically - otherwise I could manually move the messages. If I can remember to move them I don't need the Rule!


I think need


Account [My Account]

Date Received Is Greater Than 60 days old

Move Message to mailbox Archive



Can I run this rule every time I "Get Mail"?


Thanks!

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Jun 1, 2011 4:08 PM in response to David Gordon

I don't think it was exactly spelled out, so I'll expound a little.

Rules only run automatically on incoming email. There is no other way to automate them from within Mail.


Other than the mentioned ideas, you could also create an iCal item that would regularly run an Applescript, like the one posted.


You may also want to look at Hawk Wings. That site may have a plug-in or other utility listed that may help.

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