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Admin: Chat Software Upgrade (29/11/2014) [Completed]


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1. We have completed upgrading of our chat software.

*As of this update, chat room user names are not being displayed by default. Go straight to the bottom of this post to find out how to turn the option on.


What's New

  • Reporting / Moderation System
  • Private pop out chat and chat room updates
  • UI Re-design

UI Updates

Chat Room (you can favorite the link at http://chatroom.blowingwind.org)

  • Chat rooms now have short descriptions, welcome messages, and images.
  • Chat flood and maximum message length

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Complete Tab Synchronization

  • All window states, settings, and messages will be instantly synced between tabs.

Complete Reporting/Moderation System

  • Members can now report users for spam/abuse. Moderators will be able to view the report along with a short snippet of the chat history before reviewing the report.

Report is available at the user's menu, click on a user to see the options available.
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In-conservation Images

  • Uploaded images will now display the image right in the conversation.

New Mobile UI (access mobile chat directly at http://mchat.blowingwind.org)

  • Tons of updates to the mobile UI for a fresh, modern look.

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Mobile Chat Tab

  • You can now see a floating tab on your mobile device which will display the number of online users, number of new messages, and a link to chat.

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General

  • A mobile device icon is now displayed for users that are on a mobile device.
  • Mobile chat now works for users that are not present in the online/idle list.
  • Sending a file will now display the file name instead of a generic message.
  • When scrolling any windows within the chat, the main page will no longer scroll with it.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a small issue with chat animations.
  • Fixed an issue with guest names and global messages.
  • Fixed an issue with the 'Block Private Chats' option in chat rooms.
  • Fixed issues with the buddy list and notification windows being too big for the browser window.
  • Fixed a rare undefined bug with chat tabs.
  • Fixed an issue with the keep buddy list open option which made users appear offline.
  • Fixed a small bug with video chat.

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2. Changing the options to always display name at chat room*

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How to:

  • Click on 'Chat Rooms'
  • Click on the gear icon to display options
  • Click to enable 'Always Show Names', make sure it has a tick on.

Before:
shownamebefore.jpg

After:
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3. Visit the chat (FAQ) for a list of common configurations / issues - http://www.blowingwi...showtopic=39440

Report any abnormalities found here. Cheers.

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Guest Raiden Alpha

There is a mobile chat window that refuse to go away when I am reading this site.

May I know if this is because of this chat room software update you all are doing here?

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Bern, has online chat function been changed too for PC and IPad or just mobile? I now don't know how to access the chat function via my iPad!

When I clicked on the mobile chat link it does bring me to the chat function but now I cannot see the earlier messages unless I scroll up.....which means I need to scroll down to type and then scroll back up to view earlier messages? Is this the so-called improvement you guys have made to the software?!

Please enlighten me.

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Bern, has online chat function been changed too for PC and IPad or just mobile? I now don't know how to access the chat function via my iPad!

When I clicked on the mobile chat link it does bring me to the chat function but now I cannot see the earlier messages unless I scroll up.....which means I need to scroll down to type and then scroll back up to view earlier messages? Is this the so-called improvement you guys have made to the software?!

Please enlighten me.

 

Hi Chinesepeter,

 

I don't understand your specific problem. There was no changes made to how the software distinguish between mobile and desktop devices. Scrolling messages was present since the beginning and is working as designed.

 

1. Can you pm me with a screenshot to troubleshoot.

 

2. For all mobile devices (tablet and smartphones), you will be presented with the mobile version of chat. Direct link at http://mchat.blowingwind.org

 

If you are on a larger device such as a tablet, you can manually switch to the desktop version of chat by going to http://chat.blowingwind.org and http://chatroom.blowingwind.org, or if your browser allow, by enabling the option to request a desktop site.

 

Thanks.

 

Regards,

Bern

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