[PLUG] Tbird msg. forwarding problem

Denis Heidtmann denish at dslnorthwest.net
Fri Jan 16 20:49:10 UTC 2009


I have occasionally had difficulty forwarding a message containing pictures.
This has happened again, so I thought I would take this opportunity to try to
figure out what is happening. Using 2.0.0.18.

The message contains text and a photo.  I do NOT have "display attachments
in-line" checked.  I can right click and save the image.  The image location is

mailbox:///home/xxx/.mozilla-thunderbird/is21drpp.default/Mail/Local%20Folders/Inbox?number=135538562&part=1.2&filename=image.jpg

When I simply forward or reply to the message, the picture is gone.  If I chose
"edit as new", the message appears as I received it.  But when I then attempt to
send it or save it, I get a message box:
"Unable to save your message as draft. [Similar on sending attempt.]
"There was an error attaching.  Please check if you have access to the file."

It is clear that I do not understand what is the nature of the message with
embedded pictures but showing no attachments.

What is going on?  What is the best way to handle these messages?

Thanks,
-Denis






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