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How many times did you check who is online, and saw an old
friend and wanted to have a little talk with him, but remembered
the last time you had a chat thru the BBS...
Everybody who ever wanted to have a chat, a true real-time chat
(and not via Electronic Mail) knows how disappointing this can
be. Several people break into each other's writings, confusing
letters everywhere, problems with the software, etc... This is
where ~EMultiChat~F comes in.
~EMultiChat~F satisfies both those who liked the old-fashion chat
utilities, and those who didn't. It allows several users have a
chat, each in his own ~Bchat window~F. In that way, several people
can type together, and the result is easier to read. On the other
hand, it is possible to switch into regular chat mode, where all
participants share the same area of the screen. Either way,
~EMultiChat~F helps you get a cleaner and easier chat, without any
confusion.
Wherever you are, in ~EMultiChat~F, a list of all available function
keys is accessible using the ~DCtrl-I~F key. Following are some of
the useful keys:
~DCtrl-O~F - Shows you a list of all users currently using the BBS,
on all lines. Once you have found somebody who is not busy doing
anything special (~EMultiChat~F displays the status of every user),
you may call him for a chat. This is done using the ~DCtrl-P~F key
(Send ONLINE message). If the user accepts your invitation, and
joins ~EMultiChat~F, the appropriate message displays on the screen.
If your window becomes too messy (have you wrote too much?), you
can clear it using ~DCtrl-L~F. Also, if you have mistakenly cleared
the whole screen, or got your screen corrupted due to a line
noise, you may instruct ~EMultiChat~F to redraw the screen by typing
~DCtrl-R~F. (These two keys are only available in ~BWINDOWS mode~F, of
course).
Once in a while, you may want to check your time limit. Press
~DCtrl-T~F, and ~EMultiChat~F will display the exact number of minutes
remaining for this chat.
~CNOTE:~F The ~BUnregistered Evaluation Version~F, which is distributed
freely limits your chat for ~A10~F minutes. After ~A10~F minutes, it
returns back to the BBS. If you wish to continue your chat, you
will have to re-enter ~EMultiChat~F. This "feature" is there becuase
the Unregistered version is distributed for a trial period only,
and should be registered, in order to be used for good.
If you wish, you may switch to a different chat mode, rather than
Windows. You may choose one of two other modes. The first, is the
regular old-fashion one, which is used on most other chat doors
(~BPlain Mode~F). The other, is unique for ~EMultiChat~F, which involves
both dynamic windows (dynamic size and location). This mode is
called ~BDynamic Mode~F, and is very effective when there are many
participants in the chat.
In order to switch into ~BPlain mode~F, press ~DCtrl-N~F. In order to
switch into ~BDynamic mode~F, press ~DCtrl-Y~F, and in order to switch
into ~BWindows mode~F, press ~DCtrl-D~F.
In regular or dynamic mode, the ~DCtrl-L~F key (~BClear window in~F
~Bwindows mode~F) is used as a toggle for ~BPolite Mode~F. When this mode
is activated, ~EMultiChat~F prevents you from breaking into other
user's words while he is writing, and will allow you to type
something ONLY when nobody else is in the middle of writing.
~CNOTE:~F ~BPolite Mode~F prevents you from bothering the conversation by
breaking into other participants' words. However, you may still
use all other ~EMultiChat~F features, including disabling ~BPolite Mode~F
(unless the Sysop has forced ~BPolite Mode~F, and set it up as
unchangeable).
Some tips when using ~EMultiChat~F:
~A1)~F If you wish to share your happiness, or would like to show
you're laughing (any good joke?), you may use the ~DCtrl-E~F
(~BSmile~F) or ~DCtrl-F~F (~BLaugh~F). All users will get a msg about your
laugh or smile.
~A2)~F While chatting, you are able to "~Bwhisper~F" something to any
other participant's ear. When more than ~A2~F are chatting
together, everybody can see what anybody else types. In
~Bwhisper mode~F, you may type something privately to one another.
This is useful if you're trying to secretly tell something to
a specific participant.
By pressing ~DCtrl-W~F, you get into whisper mode. You will be
asked who do you wish to ~Bwhisper~F to, and then, every letter
you type will be sent directly to him, and not to any other
person. In a similar way, ~EMultiChat~F would inform you about
anybody who is whispering to you.
~CNOTE:~F If somebody is whispering you, your answer still goes to
all participants. Remember to get into ~BWhisper mode~F if this is
required (and terminate it, as well).
~C* Remember: ~DCtrl-I~F, anywhere in the program, pops a short ~BHELP~F
screen, while ~DESC~F gets you back to the BBS.
~AAvailable Keys:~F
SuperQuick ~BHELP~F screen ~DCtrl-I~F
~EMultiChat~F User's Guide ~DCtrl-V~F
Toggle ~Bwhisper mode~F ~DCtrl-W~F
Time limit display ~DCtrl-T~F
"~BWho's Online?~F" - Current list of all users on the BBS ~DCtrl-O~F
Send ~BONLINE messages~F to other lines ~DCtrl-P~F
Display ~BONLINE messages~F received ~DCtrl-G~F
~BPolite Mode~F toggle ~DCtrl-L~F
~C(Except for Windows mode where Polite Mode does not exist)~F
~B<Smile>~F ~DCtrl-E~F
~B<Laugh>~F ~DCtrl-F~F
Switch to ~BWindows Mode~F ~DCtrl-D~F
Switch to ~BDynamic Mode~F ~DCtrl-Y~F
Switch to ~BPlain Mode~F ~DCtrl-N~F
Clear current ~Bchat window~F ~C(Windows mode only)~F ~DCtrl-L~F
~BRedraw~F current screen ~C(Windows mode only)~F ~DCtrl-R~F
Return back to the BBS ~DESC~F