Feature request: Sort Search Terms in a filter

[RealRaven2000]

I would like to suggest the creation of a function that allows for the sorting of the terms within a given filter in Thunderbird. For instance, I have a single filter for trash, with multiple definitions within it. This filter has several screens worth of definitions, all in the order of creation, which makes tracking down a definition that I want to change time consuming. A way of sorting the definitions would be a good enhancement, especially if it were possible to sort by domain name.

I include a screenshot of the filter in question. It shows the first panel of definitions. I will page through it 16 times before reaching its end.

Originally reported on mozdev.org bug 26373 on 2017-05-25 by Richard S.

[RealRaven2000]

Here is a test version, should work from Thunderbird 78 forward:

To make it easier to view the list correctly, the new search terms are sorted by (1) search attribute, (2) operator and (3) value.

quickFilters-wx-5.2pre66.zip

Installation: download zip file, then drag into Thunderbird Add-ons Manager.

[RealRaven2000]

Latest implementation, includes localization for the feature:

quickFilters-wx-5.2pre72.zip

Install by downloading the zip file and then dropping it into Thunderbird Add-ons Manager. Compatible from Thunderbird 78 forward.

[RealRaven2000]

Implemented in 5.2 published today