The Tricky Stuff

KAddressBook provides a couple of more complex data storage features, in addition to the simple functions described in the preceding section.

The Custom Fields Tab

Not happy with the wide array of data items that KAddressBook has already pre-programmed for you? Well, you're in luck. Someday -- maybe soon --you may utilize the Custom Fields dialog shown below to define and populate as many additional data fields as you can possibly use.

KAddressBook's “Custom Fields” tab.

KAddressBook's Custom Fields tab, part of the Add Contact dialog.

 

This is an experimental feature which doesn't yet do anything worth talking about. So I'm not going to say anything else about it.

 

The Crypto Settings Tab

Need to send a confidential email message that ought not be read by prying eyes? KAddressBook provides a simple way for you to associate cryptographic keys with each person on your mailing list.

KAddressBook's “Crypto Settings” tab.

KAddressBook's Crypto Settings tab, part of the Add Contact dialog.

 

Allowed Protocols

Choose which mode of encryption you wish to use when sending a message to this person: Inline OpenPGP, OpenPGP/MIME, S/MIME , or S/MIME Opaque.

Preferred OpenPGP Encryption Key:

Use the  Change...  button to select from a list of available OpenPGP keys, if you have chosen OpenPGP encryption. Use the button to clear a previously selected key.

Preferred S/MIME Encryption Certificate:

Use the  Change...  button to select from a list of available certificates, if you are using a verified key. Use the button to clear a previously selected key.

Message Preference / Sign:

Use this drop-down box to specify when messages addressed to this person should bear your cryptographic signature: Never / Always / If Possible / Ask.

Message Preference / Encrypt:

Use this drop-down box to specify when messages addressed to this person should be encrypted by using the selected protocol and key: Never / Always / If Possible / Ask.