Download the Don Juan chat client now! (BETA)

[Nicholas Hill]

Hey guys,

There is a preliminary version of the don juan chat client out that handles most of the IRC protocol, except for kicks, modes...etc. It works, mostly.

I want feedback on severe bugs and want to know what you want to see in the future.

Do not assume this is, in any way, a "final version".

Nick

http://sucs.org/~nicholas/files/Messenger.exe

 

[diablo]

There's no way to scroll up to see the convo you missed. Unless you keep that window on top while you're working on or reading something else (which there isn't a way to do that I can see...) you've got to pay attention to it every second, lest you miss something.

 

[Hot Ice]

Originally posted by [T]he ishop
There's no way to scroll up to see the convo you missed. Unless you keep that window on top while you're working on or reading something else (which there isn't a way to do that I can see...) you've got to pay attention to it every second, lest you miss something.

Nick is just working on it.

 

[Nicholas Hill]

Hey guys,

I've updated the client and fixed some errors, and added some features. The new client is placed at the exact same location as the old - http://sucs.org/~nicholas/files/Messenger.exe

* Nicer error messages in places
* When people change names, that caused a problem for the names list. Over time, the client would lie about the number of people in the channel. That has now been fixed
* Line-wrapping introduced. Very basic at the moment - you'll see why. It scrolls upwards, not downwards, but that will be fixed soon.
* Client takes notice of topic changes
* Client takes notice of some mode changes
* Can now scroll up and down. Click the bottom red box to be able to see new messages again. Keep clicking top red box to scroll up. Again, very basic but will be improved upon later.
* If a channel becomes moderated, icons change in the list to show who can talk and who cannot.

Further work will continue.

Nick

 

[Caveman]

Nick, it will ask for a channel name..

 

[Nicholas Hill]

New version uploaded. That's two in one day!

* All names now have a forced prefix of DJ-
* Word wrapping works quite well now, scrolling DOWNWARDS!
* Better "scrolling"
* Proper use of TOPICs
* Clicking join will now automatically take you to #donjuan
* Opped HotIce permanently at high level (10)

Nick

 

[Hot Ice]

The basic functions work well.

I'm sure that you are aware of this, but the whispering doesn't work.
Also there seems to be missing those all OP functions etc.

Anyways, looking really good!
Keep up the good work!

 

[Nicholas Hill]

Client updated again, Version 5 now available at the same location.

Fixes/features:

* Translucency
* MUCH better ops management
* Capability to use your own registered nickname
* Colour theme changed
* I think the display of users in the channel form is now "correct" in practically every way.
* Users have the ability to attempt to change the title.
* "OP THYSELF" function added (if you're using a registered name that is on an ops list, and have identified, you can op yourself)
* Improved user options, but a few are not yet functional.
* Improved options file storage and version handling. The client will recognise an old version of an options file.
* Pressing the END key while writing messages will auto-fill out a name from the list of names on the right.

Features you may not have yet been aware of that do exist, and have done:

* Pressing enter in the message window is a quick way of sending messages, you don't need to click send
* Holding down shift while pressing enter will allow you to type more lines before sending the message

 

[Nicholas Hill]

Version 6 is up...

* Can now use the mouse wheel to scroll upwards (only).
* All options in the options dialog box can be used now
* It is possible to join more than one channel by setting the "initial channels" setting in the options box
* Options file format upgraded to version 3 to accommodate the storage of new options
* Improved graphics
* Improved the sign-in process
* A new pop up box resembles MSN Messenger, but only the "options" entry works for now.
* You won't get a series of "system" messages on joining a channel now. The program can differentiate between initial modes and mode changes, so you get the messages when you'd be interested in seeing them.
* Added VonNeuen as an op to the channel.

 

[Nicholas Hill]

I'm off having fun for the next week. I may sparsely update the client over the next few days, but for now, this is the best you're gonna get in terms of improvements.

Could you guys give some feedback on the current version, preferably here.

Version 7 is out. Here are its improved features:

* Better icon
* You can now join more than one channel. However, you are forced to join #donjuan on the first click of the "join" button.
* Colour coding is used to differentiate between different usernames.
* Redesigned some elements of the interface, mainly the main window which can now be resized. You can also alter the proportions of each section (channel/contact)
* You can now receive and send private messages!
* Scrolling downwards has also been implemented, so no more nagging me please! I have allowed the mouse wheel to scroll text up and down.
* Fixed a bug that in previous versions you would never have seen.
* Lines now extend across the conversation window, by request.
* Made a whole bunch of fixes and improvements too small to mention.

Nick

 

[Nicholas Hill]

Messenger 0.8 is now completed! This version features some significant improvements.

Updates:

* Can now remove channels and private channels from the lists
* Clicking on a line in a conversation window will cause a shortcut box to popup
* In this shortcut box you can copy the text
* You can also quote the line and respond to it
* If the line contains an URL, you can launch it in the default browser
* Once again "fixed" the icon
* Fixed a bug. People changing names caused problems (their name was changed in a list but not in the memory!)
* Added some new graphical features and improvements
* Can resize the window downwards to "snap"
* New options file, "8", created.
* Window position and size is remembered across sessions.
* Added more options - can now get rid of the DJ prefix and can even not join #donjuan.
* The client is compatible with dal.net now.
* Can now configure the opacity of chat windows (by request)

 

[Capi Crimini]

Keeping this thread Alive BUMP

 

[Capi Crimini]

Bump

 

[Eternal]

Originally posted by Capi Crimini
Bump

For once, I agree with a bump from you. Maybe this will keep people from asking about it.

*Note: Don't bump unless it falls to page 2*

 

[slipstreamer83]

I have just joined the chat, and there was someone called "notice" that didn´t answer. When do you guys connect to the chat????

 

[Nicholas Hill]

Messenger 9 uploaded.

* Looks and feels nicer.
* Setup box pops up if options file is missing.
* Some bug fixes.
* No change to options file schema.
* About form added.

 

[CapiCrimini]

YEA.... too bad nobody is ever on... A month ago there was a small rush... but then it went to the dogs,

 

[Nicholas Hill]

Five people in there right now

(Message valid until 1st Sept)