New LIVE CHAT Testing

We have integrated a NEW Chat system that can be accessed with the "LIVE CHAT" link at the top of the page and here: LIVE CHAT

This is in testing phase currently.

Feedback appreciated.

3 things so far....

Change the timeout in the Lobby.

Cursor gets "lost" when the chat frame refreshes

which can happen when you're in the middle of

typing a sentence.

You have to mouse back to the text are to continue

typing.

And you still can't change the font size

Tom D

Yeah. i hate that cursor thing to. I also got a popupthing about some dating stuff. I dont like popup`s

Why not make a chat that can be used in java and mirc?

Runar.

This chat module is provided to us by Userplane | Flash Chat and Video Chat Software - Web Chat Scripts for Enterprise Messaging, Instant Messaging Software , and because they allow us to use their technology for free they place their ads within the module. I'll see about having them place ads other than dating....

I'll look into the other issues.

3 things so far....

Change the timeout in the Lobby.

Cursor gets "lost" when the chat frame refreshes

which can happen when you're in the middle of

typing a sentence.

You have to mouse back to the text are to continue

typing.

And you still can't change the font size

Tom D

The time out has been increased from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. After 30 minutes of inactivity, your session will be timed out and you will need to reopen the chat session.

Also adjusted the message input and number of characters, which may have been causing an issue.

The time out has been increased from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. After 30 minutes of inactivity, your session will be timed out and you will need to reopen the chat session.

Also adjusted the message input and number of characters, which may have been causing an issue.

No way to set the idle to indefinite?

What a few of us have been doing on the temporary IRC chat room (while you guys get a handle on QC chat) is staying connected while we're at our workstations, but there's sometimes blocks of 1-2 hours of inactivity.

I was just chatting with ajmboy in the new chat room and experienced the disappearing cursor...but you could have also been making your updates at the time.

I'll keep looking for updates....

Thanks!

Tom D

No way to set the idle to indefinite?

What a few of us have been doing on the temporary IRC chat room (while you guys get a handle on QC chat) is staying connected while we're at our workstations, but there's sometimes blocks of 1-2 hours of inactivity.

I was just chatting with ajmboy in the new chat room and experienced the disappearing cursor...but you could have also been making your updates at the time.

I'll keep looking for updates....

Thanks!

Tom D

I'll set the inactivity to 60 minutes for now and let's test it out over the next week. How exactly is the cursor causing an issue? Do you start typing and it dispappears? Or is it from not typing, and after a while it disappears.

Currently there is no text size change available using this module. I've notified the programmers.

I'll set the inactivity to 60 minutes for now and let's test it out over the next week. How exactly is the cursor causing an issue? Do you start typing and it dispappears? Or is it from not typing, and after a while it disappears.

Currently there is no text size change available using this module. I've notified the programmers.

It looks like the frame is refreshing....and that's when you loose the cursor.....and yes, you can be in the middle of typing something when it disappears.

Re: Font size....

I know I can change the resolution on my monitor to increase font size....which ain't happenin'

Tom D

Ok...I think I see where the disappearing cursor stems from...

It's when the ads at the bottom of the screen refresh.....

I wasn't seeing the ad banners earlier....I am now.....

-TD

Ok...I think I see where the disappearing cursor stems from...

It's when the ads at the bottom of the screen refresh.....

I wasn't seeing the ad banners earlier....I am now.....

-TD

I've been notified that there is an issue with ads causing this for users using windows XP and Firefox browser. I'm using IE7 and the cursor does not disappear.

What browser and version are you using?

I've been notified that there is an issue with ads causing this for users using windows XP and Firefox browser. I'm using IE7 and the cursor does not disappear.

What browser and version are you using?

XP Pro and Firefox 2

LOL!

New issue today.....

I can't re-authenticate after timing out....

I open a new tab for chat in Firefox and keep another tab open for the QC forums.....

I used to be able to reactivate by clicking "JOIN CHAT" but no longer able to do so...

Bleh....

Tom D

New issue today.....

I can't re-authenticate after timing out....

I open a new tab for chat in Firefox and keep another tab open for the QC forums.....

I used to be able to reactivate by clicking "JOIN CHAT" but no longer able to do so...

Bleh....

Tom D

USERPLANE might be working on something. The chat actually runs off their servers to minimize server load on our end. (This is one of the reasons why we went with them). They've identified Firefox issues on their end. Try using IE and see if it happens to you.

I'm sure they will resolve it because they also power chats on sites like:

Userplane | Flash Chat and Video Chat Software - Web Chat Scripts for Enterprise Messaging, Instant Messaging Software

IE's not happening in my lifetime.....

That's why I use Firefox

I'll deal with the FF issues for now...and if I don't like them, my choice not to chat...it's not the end of the world.....

Much thanks for the effort and to listening to your membership!

-TD

IE's not happening in my lifetime.....

That's why I use Firefox

I'll deal with the FF issues for now...and if I don't like them, my choice not to chat...it's not the end of the world.....

Much thanks for the effort and to listening to your membership!

-TD

You got it, I'm sure it's be fixed at some point.

Modified the LIVE CHAT to be embedded within the page and speed up authenticating users.

The LIVE CHAT links have been adjusted. You will no longer be brought to the MiniChat page and then have to join the chat. As soon as you click LIVE CHAT, you will be brought in.

Please test. Thanks.

You keep finding a way to make things better, great job!

I like it better!

Much better. Loads right away.

We just enabled the A/V dock (Audio & Video) . Please test. Once you are in the LIVE CHAT, click on the bar under the text input.

Not sure how functional it's going to be. Please let us know if you like it or not.

Has anyone tested the Audio or Video? It's a neat feature if you have a mic or web cam.

Click A/V Dock at the bottom of the chat...Just tested again, works well.

That's a sweet addition, I wish I had that stuff on my computer.

I have a webcam.....you guys/gals DON'T want to threaten me like that.....LOL!!!!!!!!!

We've gone back to a modified version of our original chat software since Userplane chat is not being supported moving forward. We've also added a block on the main page to see who is in chat. This chat does not provide web cam chatting but should work error free.

You can clear your flash cookies if you see an old theme or it's not working for you, by visiting Adobe at: Adobe - Flash Player : Settings Manager - Website Storage Settings panel

Just press delete all sites in the settings box. This will force all flash objects to be reloaded from websites. Shouldn't be an issue except for some of our old timers...if they are using the same browser and never cleared their cookies..

QUADCRAZY CHAT » QUADCRAZY ATV Community

I'm trying to find some info on Userplane......their site isn't very helpful.

Where did you here that chat isn't being supported moving forward?

ACK!

-TomD

It's not being supported for the type of integration we need with the scripts that we use. So no updates or help from their support team. This was from an e-mail we received from them.

ah so....gotcha!

-TD

Today we installed a new chat and are currently testing it.

Located here: QUADCRAZY CHAT » QUADCRAZY ATV Community

Updated "Who's Chatting" blocks on man forum page and home page.

only problem i have found i left my browser in the chat and it white screened after about 45 minutes each time, just as if the chat isnt there the page is white but the frames are there for the site....

only problem i have found i left my browser in the chat and it white screened after about 45 minutes each time, just as if the chat isnt there the page is white but the frames are there for the site....

Thanks for the feedback, I will look into it.