In response to sys044@???:
'Afternoon John
> I am using "split_spool_directory" and wonder why the queue directory
> is not output with "exim -bp" or any of its varients.
You don't need it, just the message ID. You should never tinker with
the actual queue files other than by using one of Exim's utilities.
> I would also like to delete messages from the queue or force return,
> "-Mg" and "-Mrm" but their parameter is a list of message-ids which are
> not printed with the queue.
Eh?
$ exim -bpu
6d 1.1K 132ueT-000B0Z-00 <#######@nl.demon.net>
#######@#######.#######.net
and 132ueT-000B0Z-00 is the message ID.
> Perhaps someone could explain why the seeming inconsistency exists
> in case I am approaching message management in the wrong direction.
There isn't any inconsistency -- the tools all work!
Gyan.