Imap folders in mail.app

Just installed imap mail services on my server (osX10.4) but somehow the folders i've created arent visable in the mail.app!
When I use the command-i option on the imap account i can see all folders! But can't reach them! What i'm i doing wrong or what have I overlooked?
Hope anyone can help me! thanx...
G5 2x2.0 -2.5gig Mac OS X (10.4.3)
G5 2x2.0 -2.5gig Mac OS X (10.4.3)

bump!
any answers to this problem?
it's a bit annoying as I am now subscribed to few hundred folders I don't want to be!
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