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Re: [O] Org-contacts and where to store address


From: Bastien
Subject: Re: [O] Org-contacts and where to store address
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:32:29 +0200
User-agent: Gnus/5.13 (Gnus v5.13) Emacs/24.0.50 (gnu/linux)

Hi Karl,

Karl Voit <address@hidden> writes:

> I am writing an Python-script that converts my old jPilot contact
> information to Org-mode. I chose Org-contacts[1] because it seems to
> me that this will be a widely used format.
>
> In my old format, the address field is a multi-line field similar
> to:
>
>     ,----[ example ]
>     | Street Name 42
>     | 0815 City
>     | Country
>     `----
>
> I am using property values for EMAIL, HOMEPHONE, WORKPHONE, PHONE,
> MOBILE, FAX, TITLE, and COMPANY.
>
> Is there a good way of adding the (multi line) address to the
> PROPERTY drawer or should I put the address in the notes right below
> the drawers?

I'd suggest reformatting the multi-lines address into a single-line
string. 

> PS: Empty properties are not mentioned in the Org-mode manual. Do
> they cause any trouble? 

Not that I'm aware of.

Thanks for letting us know about your progress!

Best,

-- 
 Bastien



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