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ChatSync

Category: Chat Mods

Addon Information

Author:	Derkyle [more]
Version:	1.5
Date:	05-21-2009 10:09 AM
Size:	10.78 Kb
Downloads:	1,634
Favorites:	31
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Pictures

Demonstration of a few of ChatSync's options turned on.

Another window showing some of the ChatSync Abilities.

URL Linking Demonstration. Using website and IP address.

ChatSync Options Screen

ChatSync

I wanted a simple Chat mod that had several of the features that Prat had, without all the modules or additions that Prat comes with.

Basically I implemented the Chat features that mostly everyone enjoys and uses. This mod is extremely small and simple but gives you the following abilities.

USE: /chatsync or /cs to access the menu!

ChatSync Features:

Show player level next to their name in messages.
Show player level by difficulty color in messages.
Color player names by their class.
Ability to attach alts to players and have it display next to their name when they send messages.
Display a timestamp next to messages.
Enable sticky channels so the chat frame remembers the last channel you used.
Show the Chat Input Box on the top of the Chat Frame instead of the bottom.
Allow clickable url links to be shown in the Chat Frame.
Hide Chat menu buttons.
Hide Chat scroll buttons.
Store player names by player faction only.
Use CTRL to scroll faster in the chatbox, or holt ALT to scroll to the top/bottom.
Options to use H:M:S or H:M timestamp.
Option to remove the Editbox background from chat frame.

Alt Names:

To add an alt type: /chatsync addalt altname=mainname
To remove an alt type: /chatsync remalt altname
To list all alts type: /chatsync listalt

Config Screen:
-To access the configuration screen for ChatSync type: /chatsync config

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How ChatSync grabs the user information:
Player data including their class and level is grabbed and stored locally. This can be done through several ways (All of which are automatic!). The data will be retrieved from your friends list, guild list, player leveling, raid roster update, party members joining/leaving, clicking on a player, mouse over a player, and finally using the /who command.

If a player in chat does not have their class color or level, simply SHIFT+LEFT-CLICK their name to do a /who search. That will automatically update the database for the next time that player sends a message.

Change Log - ChatSync

Version 1.5
-FIXED an issue where settings sometimes would reset.
-ADDED a filtering system to prevent the combat log from being parsed for user names.
-ADDED a parsing check for which chat messages would be processed. This will save on CPU cycles and memory.
-ADDED a max line call to the chatframes so users have more to scroll through
-FIXED some redundant function calls.
-FIXED a nil error that occured when you typed a command incorrectly.
-FIXED alt list is now displayed alphabetically

Version 1.3:
-ADDED: Option to turn off the scroll buttons from the chat frame
-ADDED: You can now hold CTRL to scroll faster in the chat box, or hold ALT to scroll to the top/bottom.
-ADDED: Factions to the database setup.
-ADDED: Added checks for people whom switch factions, rename toons, or recreate toons.
-ADDED: Additional error checks for AddMessage function.
-ADDED: Added an option to remove the background from the chat edit box.
-ADDED: An option to disable or enable the recording of opposing faction players. (Default records both)
-ADDED: An option to change the timestamp format from H:M:S to H:M
-FIXED: An issue where opposing faction was not being recorded.
-CHANGED: Startup procedures.
-CHANGED: Players will now be stored in the database depending on their faction.
-CHANGED: Changed 'input box' to 'edit box' to make things clearer.
-CHANGED: Changed the player database entry function to be more efficient.

Ver 1.2:
-Completely redid how the URL links are interpreted in the chat box. It should function much better then before.
-Now supports IP addresses and email addresses.
-Now supports more then one URL link per sentence.
-Fixed an issue where sometimes (very rarely) the URL code conflicted with Item Links.

ver 1.1
-Fixed an issue where Death Knights were sometimes not colored.
-Fixed an issue where spaces could be a problem when adding alts.
-Classes will now be stored in uppercase in the database instead of a mixture of both.
-Fixed an issue where the database was not checked if created on load with AddMessage.
-Classes and Levels of players will only be stored if the user has the Player Level or Class Color option enabled.
Data will no longer be stored if the player has both options off.
-Added the ability to scroll up and down on the chat window using your mouse wheel.
-Fixed an issue where if you had Class Color and Player Level turned off you wouldn't be able to see alts.
-Added several DB checks JUST in case.
-Added the ability to move around the chat input box without having to hold down the ALT Key.

Optional Files - ChatSync

Sorry, there are currently no optional files available.

Archived Versions - ChatSync

File Name	Version	Size	Author	Date
ChatSync	1.3	10kB	Derkyle	03-01-2009 09:41 AM
ChatSync	1.2	8kB	Derkyle	02-15-2009 09:20 AM
ChatSync	1.1	7kB	Derkyle	02-12-2009 09:09 AM
ChatSync	1.0	6kB	Derkyle	02-10-2009 04:07 PM

Comments - ChatSync

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11-04-2009, 09:55 AM

Derkyle

A Fallenroot Satyr

Forum posts: 23

File comments: 116

Uploads: 14

Re: Release Date

Quote:

Originally posted by Bryanxr
May we know an approximation of when this addon will release? I really prefer this addon over all the other chat modifications.

ETA Unknown

I'm currently working on several projects at once. So I don't have an exact time when this will be released. I work on things as I go and release when I can. Sorry, I know that's not the answer you were looking for

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10-22-2009, 11:45 PM
Bryanxr A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 3 Uploads: 0	Release Date May we know an approximation of when this addon will release? I really prefer this addon over all the other chat modifications.

10-18-2009, 04:23 PM

Derkyle

A Fallenroot Satyr

Forum posts: 23

File comments: 116

Uploads: 14

Re: Levels in chat

Quote:

Originally posted by Namdrof
I just loaded this up and have a couple of questions. Should the player level show up in ChatSync's current version? Also, when I shift-click someone the /who info is suppressed from my chat window... is this normal and can it be turned off?

After reading a few comments below I am guessing you know about this error but just in case:

Code:

Date: 2009-10-12 10:41:40 ID: 1 Error occured in: Stubby Count: 1 Message: Error: Original call failed after running hooks for: ChatFrame_OnEvent ..\AddOns\ChatSync\ChatSync.lua line 553: attempt to call global 'GetDifficultyColor' (a nil value) Debug: (tail call): ? [string "*:OnEvent"]:1: [string "*:OnEvent"]:1

It's a problem with the current blizzard coloring system. I have been working on another mod as well as this one. I have already removed the coloring functions I made and replaced them with the blizzard ones. I'm currently rewriting the mod to only store the levels.

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10-12-2009, 10:45 AM
Namdrof A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 4 File comments: 6 Uploads: 0	Levels in chat I just loaded this up and have a couple of questions. Should the player level show up in ChatSync's current version? Also, when I shift-click someone the /who info is suppressed from my chat window... is this normal and can it be turned off? After reading a few comments below I am guessing you know about this error but just in case: Code: Date: 2009-10-12 10:41:40 ID: 1 Error occured in: Stubby Count: 1 Message: Error: Original call failed after running hooks for: ChatFrame_OnEvent ..\AddOns\ChatSync\ChatSync.lua line 553: attempt to call global 'GetDifficultyColor' (a nil value) Debug: (tail call): ? [string ":OnEvent"]:1: [string ":OnEvent"]:1 __________________

10-02-2009, 10:06 AM

Derkyle

A Fallenroot Satyr

Forum posts: 23

File comments: 116

Uploads: 14

Quote:

Originally posted by Alatariell
Any news?

I've been working on the mod on the side. I've had to remove the color coding system as Blizzard as implemented this. Instead what I've done is added an option to enable it for every channel available (rather then you having to do this manually on each character.) I've also removed the Alt Manager portion of this mod and have placed it on a seperate mod which I'm currently testing. I should be able to release it sometime soon (as well as the modifications to ChatSync). Sorry about the wait but my studies have taken priority right now

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10-01-2009, 04:24 AM
Quenayus A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 1 Uploads: 0	this sounds like a great add-on... only question i got is, does this work with the nUI-interface mod? and what i would really like in it is an option that when ur in a raid, people who whisper u get a message like: "I am busy in [raidname] (maybe even bossname if possible), please send an in-game mail or try to whisper me later, ty!" (or something simular) other then that, great work

09-28-2009, 08:15 PM
Alatariell A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 1 Uploads: 0	Any news?

08-15-2009, 03:58 PM

Derkyle

A Fallenroot Satyr

Forum posts: 23

File comments: 116

Uploads: 14

Quote:

Originally posted by shinchih2001
can't work with 3.2.0

I'm working on redesigning the mod. They have added color class notification to player names in patch 3.2 for the chat frame. They didn't add the ability to see the level though.

Trying to implement the blizzard built in system with ChatSync. Will keep you posted.

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08-11-2009, 01:04 PM
shinchih2001 A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 103 Uploads: 0	can't work with 3.2.0

05-21-2009, 10:10 AM

Derkyle

A Fallenroot Satyr

Forum posts: 23

File comments: 116

Uploads: 14

Quote:

Originally posted by Bryanxr
When is this addon going to get updated? I love this addon, just want to know.

Today actually lol.. I just uploaded version 1.5. It's much more optimized now.

Version 1.5
-FIXED an issue where settings sometimes would reset.
-ADDED a filtering system to prevent the combat log from being parsed for user names.
-ADDED a parsing check for which chat messages would be processed. This will save on CPU cycles and memory.
-ADDED a max line call to the chatframes so users have more to scroll through
-FIXED some redundant function calls.
-FIXED a nil error that occured when you typed a command incorrectly.
-FIXED alt list is now displayed alphabetically

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-Derkyle

05-20-2009, 09:49 PM
Bryanxr A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 3 Uploads: 0	When is this addon going to get updated? I love this addon, just want to know.

04-23-2009, 07:04 PM

Derkyle

A Fallenroot Satyr

Forum posts: 23

File comments: 116

Uploads: 14

Quote:

Originally posted by Spiderkeg
Does this chat mod not support the wheel scroll?

What about a "drop to bottom" button that appears if you scroll up among the chat text?

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I'd like to color the timestamp to reflect the appropriate display chat type (i.e. guild, say, raid, etc.).

How do I go about doing this?

EDIT: found how to do this by editing the LUA file.

Odd it should support the wheel scroll but I'll double check. I could have sworn I programmed in it unless I forgot to upload that version of it.

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Last edited by Derkyle : 04-23-2009 at 07:05 PM.

04-19-2009, 05:58 PM
Spiderkeg A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 11 File comments: 116 Uploads: 0	Does this chat mod not support the wheel scroll? What about a "drop to bottom" button that appears if you scroll up among the chat text? -------------------------------- I'd like to color the timestamp to reflect the appropriate display chat type (i.e. guild, say, raid, etc.). How do I go about doing this? EDIT: found how to do this by editing the LUA file. Last edited by Spiderkeg : 04-20-2009 at 12:19 AM.

03-23-2009, 03:34 PM
Tonfish A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 14 File comments: 3 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the quick answer, I'm not an addon-maker or script-writer so I didn't unrestand half of what you said. But you mean that it'd be a lot of work and it'd use a lot of resources in-game then. I've already checked all the chat related addons and I've found that it's possible to align the chat messages to the right. I just hoped that switching the messages' vertically is also possible. Coz noone really did that before and if I'm right I'm not the only who is looking for an option like that. Thanks anyway, I'll keep searching then

03-21-2009, 08:46 PM

Derkyle

A Fallenroot Satyr

Forum posts: 23

File comments: 116

Uploads: 14

Quote:

Originally posted by Tonfish
Great mod! Simple and powerful! I'm just curious: is there any way to invert the chat so the last message will be at the top and the old messages will be at the bottom of the chatbox? I want to move the chatbox to the top-left corner of the screen. I'm searching for that feature a long time ago, I tried a lot of addons but none of them can do that.

Well the problem is that you would have to create a new chatbox frame from scratch and intercept all the chat messages to do what you ask. Right now aside from saving all the messages and inserting the latest message on the top of an array, for later parsing; there technically isn't a memory efficient way of doing it. It's not IMPOSSIBLE just would require a lot of parsing to do. I'm sure there are other ways to do it but I'm just thinking off the top of my head.

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