Folder Pane View Switcher :: Reviews :: Add-ons for Thunderbird

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

by Firefox user e92e33 on Dec. 15, 2020 · permalink

I have used this handy Add-On for several years through several versions of Thunderbird and several releases of this Add-On. Unfortunately though the latest release (4.0.1) does not appear to be functioning properly with Thunderbird 78.5.1 (64-bit). I have lost the arrow to scroll through the various panes. The pull down menu is there to select the folder view , but I think that may be standard in Thunderbird (been so long using Folder Pane View Switcher that I do not know what is standard).. The arrows were the key functionality of this Add-On and I am sad they are no longer there. Hopefully this will be fixed in a future release (or perhaps there is another fix for this?). Yes, I have checked the Options box for "Show Folder Pane Arrows".
EDIT: The Folder arrows do appear when I go to the Add-On through the Add-On manager (under Tools), then click the link to the Add-on, then click +Add to Thunderbird. The arrows are there until I exit Thunderbird. When I restart it, they are gone again.
Issue still exists in Thunderbird v78.6.0 and 78.6.1 (64-bit) and v78.7.1 (64-bit).
This add-on appears to have stopped working all together for Thunderbird v78.9.0 (64 bit).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

by Wolf-55 on Dec. 7, 2020 · permalink

Ein fast perfektes Add-on. Fast, weil auf dem Mac (macOS "Big Sur") das Add-on nicht mehr angezeigt wird, nachdem Thunderbird unvollständig beendet wurde (roter Punkt ganz links oben). Um das Add-on wieder anzuzeigen, muss Thunderbird erst vollständig beendet werden, z.B. über das Anwendungsmenü oder die Menüleiste des Mac.
Thunderbird-Version: 78.5.1 (64-Bit)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Pierre-Emmanuel on Nov. 26, 2020 · permalink

Une extension vraiment très utile lorsque que l'on utilise de nombreux comptes de courriel. Parfait pour avoir un aperçu des différents dossiers non lus très rapidement !
Je recommande chaudement cette extension ! On ne peut plus s'en passer ensuite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Georg S. Lorrig on Nov. 2, 2020 · permalink

I am very glad that this add-on was ported to the 78 Thunderbird. I organize my emails by correspondents, and over the years they have add up. Just clicking the right arrow to view only the new, unread messages is great. Thunderbird itself has a dropdown box to do so, but Folder Pane Switcher is much, much easier to use. Very recommended!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

by eco.voyageurs on Oct. 30, 2020 · permalink

Why does this very simple add-on ask permission for "full, unrestricted access to Thunderbird and your computer" ?

by Jonathan Kamens (Developer) on Oct. 31, 2020 · permalink

Because the permissions model in Thunderbird is poor and it doesn't have enough supported add-on APIs to implement the functionality of this add-on without embedding an "experimental" API in it and the indicated permission is required whenever an "experimental" API is included in an add-on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by ezrider on April 28, 2020 · permalink

Very, very, very useful add-on. I realised that it is a must-have only when I installed it because I was curious. Thanks a lot!

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (3.1.4).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Rob Kent on Jan. 26, 2020 · permalink

Very useful addon and I use it all the time. Very happy to donate to the developer and support continued development. And 'Firefox user 1c344b' who complained about the popup - the developer does this for nothing and I am happy to be told it needed support. Freeware developers give up their private time to help the community but they need paying from time to time. A large amount of people contributing a small amount makes all the difference.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (3.1.2).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by threadi on Jan. 1, 2020 · permalink

Many thanks for this wonderful plugin. Use it since years :)

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (3.1.0).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by mejem on Sept. 10, 2019 · permalink

great

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (3.0.9).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Winny on April 3, 2018 · permalink

Very good plugin.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (2.0.2).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Jack Snodgrass on March 29, 2018 · permalink

I use a ton of folders between my 10+ mail accounts. This is great for switching between my 30+ favorite folders, unread mail and all folders. I hated having to go to view->folders-> and select unread, favorites or all. The arrows on the pane view switcher are perfect. I've give this 10 stars if I could.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (2.0.1).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Sungho Hwang on Jan. 12, 2018 · permalink

It is Good in seeing. ^^

Of course, It is good in the functionality.

Thank you. Jonathan Kamens.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.14).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

by grahamperrin on Nov. 21, 2017 · permalink

Testing 1.12beta2 with Thunderbird 52.4.0 (64-bit) on FreeBSD-CURRENT.

Nice! I had forgotten that the views existed.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.12).

by Jonathan Kamens (Developer) on Nov. 21, 2017 · permalink

You rated the add-on 4 out of 5 stars, but you didn't indicate any problem or suggestion that you'd like to see addressed. Help a guy out, tell me what the problem is. I may or may not be able to address it, but I'd like to know. ;-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

by J2m06 on May 2, 2017 · permalink

code pour l'extension custom Buttons (fleche droite)
/* CODE ok TB52-J2m06@laposte.net */
/* http://j2m-06.pagesperso-orange.fr/ */

var currentMode = gFolderTreeView.baseMode();
if (currentMode === "all")
gFolderTreeView.toggleMode("smart");
else
gFolderTreeView.toggleMode("all");

if (currentMode === "smart")
gFolderTreeView.toggleMode("unread");

if (currentMode === "unread")
gFolderTreeView.toggleMode("favorite");

/**************************************]
Cde pour flèche gauche
/* CODE ok TB52-J2m06@laposte.net */
/*http://j2m-06.pagesperso-orange.fr/ */

var currentMode = gFolderTreeView.baseMode();
if (currentMode === "smart")
gFolderTreeView.toggleMode("all");
else
gFolderTreeView.toggleMode("smart");

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.11). This user has a previous review of this add-on.

by Jonathan Kamens (Developer) on May 2, 2017 · permalink

That's easier than I thought it would be. ;-) I'll try to find some time in the next few weeks to add the buttons back to Folder Pane View Switcher.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Mike C. on April 27, 2017 · permalink

I can get the toolbar to show up by following the instructions in a previous response " If the view switcher isn't in the toolbar when you enable it, then right-click on the toolbar, select "Customize...", and add the "Folder Views" tool from the palette"

However that comes up is the standard pull-down list which allows you to switch with 2 clicks. I cannot get the add-on to work as before.

Any ideas?