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General
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General
- Features [top]
The Chat allows you to have real time textual conversations with members of the groups you are a member of. Chat is thus only possible within a group and with the members who are present simultaneously on the chat.Opposed to forums, the conversations are not archived.
The Chat tool is a simple tool to use and therefore has no advanced functions such as creating public rooms, ejecting participants, etc.
- Access to group chat [top]
To access the group chat, select the Chat tool in the first pull-down menu. Then click on Chat with members under the desired group name.The chat opens in a separate window: this allows you to use other tools while chatting.
The chat window is divided in three different zones: messages, people connected and textline. The people connected zone gives the list of all members connected to the chat.
Although the chat is based on IRC protocol, you cannot connect to the chat with IRC software.
- Technical requirements [top]
To use the chat, your computer must be able to deal with Java applets. In other words, it must have a JVM (Java Virtual Machine) accessible by your web navigator. If the chat does not appear, download a JVM such as Sun's.If you or your enterprise have a personal firewall, port 7000 should be opened.
Messages
- Write a public message [top]
Click on the white line under the chat to activate it. Then enter your message and press the return key to send it. - Write a private message [top]
Double-click on a nickname to start a private conversation. A new window will open right above the groups window. You can also separate the two windows by clicking on the expansion button, in the upper right corner (next to the closing button).Click on the white line at the bottom of the private window to activate it. Enter your message and press the Return key to send it.