I just upgraded to 3.01.94 and the quick icons checkbox is greyed out, what gives?

Thanks

Justin

When you mean grayed out, do you mean in the Preferences?
The quick icons panel is not available on Windows Messenger.

Yes, I mean in preferences, and yes, I am running Windows Messenger.

Why isn't it available in this version, it was in the last?

Thanks

Justin

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Originally posted by justinp
Yes, I mean in preferences, and yes, I am running Windows Messenger.

Why isn't it available in this version, it was in the last?

Thanks

Justin

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I hope I can downgrade without incident

I have the same problem. BTW, I'm using Windows Messenger 5.0.0482.

because windows messengr doesn't support CE's?

It doesn't see to be Windows Messenger as it worked fine in all previous versions of Plus!

I guess I'll open it in the bug forum and see where it goes.

I've got the same problem.  Running WinXP SP1, MsgPlus 3.01.94 and Windows Messenger 5.0.0482.  They worked fine in 2.x, but now are greyed out in 3.  I've already uninstalled and reinstall MsgPlus and Windows Messenger without any luck.  Can we get this moved over to the bugs forum?

Ok as Millenium_Edition said Windows Messenger does not support Custom Emoticons, thus there is no need for a feature to be enabled in an app if you cant use it. The quick icons i think still should work but here is something you can try.

Click Start > Click Run > type in regedit.

Click the + Beside HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Click the + Beside Software
Click the + Beside Patchou
Click the + Beside MsgPlus2
Click the + Beside <Your Email>
Click on Preferences
Double click UserQuickIcons and change the value from 0 to 1. Shutdown Messenger and reopen it.

Ahh, that registry key didn't exist originally on my system after installing.  I added the key, closed messenger and msgplus, restarted msgplus and messenger, still nothing.

Same here. Running Windows XP and latest version of Msgplus. Registry settings were already correctly set (I presume the registry key is in fact "UseQuickIcons".

The screen window is attached. Registry settings are below (except security logging key, for obvious reasons! )

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Patchou\MsgPlus2\moley1978@hotmail.com\Preferences]
"LogInUnicode"=dword:00000000
"SystemLogWndWidth"=dword:00000190
"SystemLogWndHeight"=dword:00000096
"ShowBanner"=dword:00000000
"AllowDocking"=dword:00000001
"MessengerTransp"=dword:00000000
"LogDirectory"="E:\\My Documents\\My Chat Logs"
"SystemLogFile"="E:\\My Documents\\My Chat Logs\\Events Log.txt"
"ChangeSecurityWarning"=dword:00000001
"BoostMsgSizeLimit"=dword:00000001
"ResetCharFormatDefault"=dword:00000000
"IMNameShort"=dword:00000000
"SecurityWarningTxt"="Watch out - there may be someone listening in...!"
"IMNameShortMax"=dword:0000000c
"IMTransp"=dword:00000000
"UseQuickIcons"=dword:00000001
"UseQuickIconsBracket"=dword:00000001
"QuickIconsShortcut"=dword:00000001
"QuickIconsDelay"=dword:00000320
"AutoSaveLogsDelay"=dword:0000001e
"UseTextRecall"=dword:00000001
"UseTextRecallPrefix"=dword:00000000
"TextRecallPrefix"=""
"PrevMaxRecall"=dword:00000019
"TextRecallShortcut"=dword:00000000
"ActionMessageFormat"=dword:00000000
"ActionMessageColor"=dword:009c009c
"UseCommands"=dword:00000001
"RespondToPing"=dword:00000001
"UseSystemLog"=dword:00000000
"SystemLogToFile"=dword:00000001
"SystemLogToWindow"=dword:00000000
"UseAutoPersoAway"=dword:00000001
"UseMultiFormatShortcut"=dword:00000001
"EnableLogging"=dword:00000001
"LogAutoBreak"=dword:00000001
"LogTimestamp"=dword:00000001
"LogNameShort"=dword:00000001
"LogNameShortMax"=dword:0000000c
"EncryptLogFiles"=dword:00000001
"PersonalizedAwayFormat"=dword:00000002
"PersonalizedAwayColor"=dword:00aa7850
"PersoAwayNameMax"=dword:0000003c
"PersoAwayMsgDelay"=dword:000000b4
"UsePersoAwayNameMax"=dword:00000001
"ArchiveDirectory"="E:\\My Documents\\My Chat Logs"
"ArchiveChats"=dword:00000001
"ArchiveEvents"=dword:00000001
"ArchiveInDifferentDir"=dword:00000000
"UseContactNames"=dword:00000000
"CustomNameChatReal"=dword:00000001
"NotificationSound"="C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\newalert.wav"
"NotificationWhenBusy"=dword:00000000
"ContactNotifDefOffline"=dword:00000001
"NotificationSoundEnabled"=dword:00000001
"NotifWhenContactSignsOn"=dword:00000000
"UseAutoAway"=dword:00000001
"AutoAwayDelay"=dword:0000001e
"AutoAwayStatus"=dword:00000003
"ExitShortcut"=dword:00000000
"UseBossProtection"=dword:00000000
"UseInstantLock"=dword:00000001
"InstantLockShortcut"=dword:0000044c
"InstantLockStatus"=dword:00000003
"UsePopMail"=dword:00000000
"PopMailDelay"=dword:00000003
"UseContactSounds"=dword:00000001
"EnableSoundCommand"=dword:00000001
"PlaySoundWhileBusy"=dword:00000001
"SoundMCIType"="MPEGVideo"
"ToastPopupPos4"=dword:00000002
"ToastPopupResX"=dword:00000400
"ToastPopupBorder4"=dword:00000001
"FirstLaunch"=dword:40d60cde
"EnhanceContactList"=dword:00000000
"EnhanceInstantMessages"=dword:00000000
"AutoAcceptDefault"=dword:00000000
"UseEditEnhancements"=dword:00000001
"EnableWordFilter"=dword:00000001
"WordFilterNicks"=dword:00000000
"QuickTextEnableShortcut"=dword:00000001
"SystemLogWndX"=dword:0000007c
"SystemLogWndY"=dword:0000006d

Just tested this, Quick Panel is only available in MSN Messenger 6.x and above. I think the reason for this is because Windows Messenger versions do not allow you to have custom emoticons, so you dont need a window that will popup giving you the options of using them.

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I think the reason for this is because Windows Messenger versions do not allow you to have custom emoticons, so you dont need a window that will popup giving you the options of using them.

Can we confirm that we're talking about the same thing here? I might be embarrassing myself otherwise.

The "quick icons" I'm referring to are those that appear once a "(" is typed (without quotes).

If this is not what's being referred to, please let me know so I don't waste anyone else's time.

However, if it is, then I may disagree with the statement above. Quick icons (as I currently see it) worked with version 2.xx of Msgplus, when using Windows Messenger.

Matty, please come back to me if needs be. Anyone else with any hints?

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I beta tested Plus!3 and it never was enabled on Windows Messenger Versions, and yes I am talking about the Icon Panel that pops up when you press (.

The icons that are visible in that Windows are ment for MSN Messenger not Windows Messenger. I have spoken to patchou about a lot of the features that dont work and his reply was... (Not quote for quote) Most of my users use MSN Messenger. Why spend extra time making all my features backwards compatible. (Now when I spoke with Patchou it was awihle back so I don't remember exactly what he said, but it was along those lines.)

For space reasons, the Quick Icons panel is now available on MSN Messenger 6.0 and above only. I had to do this sacrifice to save some kilobytes in the setup package.

I'm not satisfied with this answer. I'm stuck to Windows Messenger, since I'm using Outlook Express and SIP Communications Service. I'm very used to the Quick Icon Panel, so I don't have to remember the exact characters for a specific emoticon.

I would really like to see it enabled in Windows Messenger again. It's never a good idea to drawback features users are used to.

Just my $.02.

Regards,
Thömmi

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Originally posted by Thoemmi
I'm not satisfied with this answer. I'm stuck to Windows Messenger, since I'm using Outlook Express and SIP Communications Service. I'm very used to the Quick Icon Panel, so I don't have to remember the exact characters for a specific emoticon.

I would really like to see it enabled in Windows Messenger again. It's never a good idea to drawback features users are used to.

Just my $.02.

Regards,
Thömmi

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Originally posted by Thoemmi
I'm not satisfied with this answer. I'm stuck to Windows Messenger, since I'm using Outlook Express and SIP Communications Service. I'm very used to the Quick Icon Panel, so I don't have to remember the exact characters for a specific emoticon.

I would really like to see it enabled in Windows Messenger again. It's never a good idea to drawback features users are used to.

Just my $.02.

Regards,
Thömmi

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Same here.  I think there is more of a WM 5.0 base than people realise, with the release of Microsoft's Live Communications Server many corporates are begining a rollout of the SIP client - which can only be found in WM 5.0.

PatchOU, please give us the option to download a package that supports all the features under WM 5.0

I'm sorry about that guys but right now, I don't plan on making a compatibility patch for Windows Messenger and the quick Icons panel. I'm counting on Microsoft to release a Windows Messenger 6.0 soon . If they don't, I'll probably have to take the time to add the necessary code to Plus!.

Sorry to break the news...next WM client is not scheduled until H1 2005

Can I still download 2.5 from somewhere?

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Originally posted by justinp
Can I still download 2.5 from somewhere?

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Thanks, I guess I will have to be a caveman and use this until next year

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Originally posted by justinp
Thanks, I guess I will have to be a caveman and use this until next year

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The link above to MsgPlus 2.54 appears to be dead. Does anyone else have a link to it?

Just out of curiosity, how much space does it save Patch?

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Originally posted by haleym
The link above to MsgPlus 2.54 appears to be dead. Does anyone else have a link to it?

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Originally posted by Patchou
I'm counting on Microsoft to release a Windows Messenger 6.0 soon

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