Shoutbox

This is an edit to the original post.
Just made a few minor changes in the files again today. Also, the new domain is up and running! http://www.yetanothersig.com

It has been a long 11 months since I started what has became YASS. And today, version 0.8 is now available. As I get closer to a release version, certain upgrades are needed to provide services to a larger user base. Those upgrades include a new domain name (yass.meetcweb.com will still exist for now) and a new dedicated webserver, generously donated and hosted by SparkRack.

SparkRack is an upcoming webhost being created by Brayden and myself.

Over the next few days, I will have the new server up and running. For right now, current users can continue using 0.7 without difficulty.

Whats new in 0.8
client:

• Added support for text shadows
  
• Added preview of date format on image editor for the timestamp No, markee, I didn't use any of your code, only the idea
  
• Combined background colour and image options, and added a transparent background option
  
• Miscellaneous bugfixes present in the previous version

server:

• An installer, the biggest request so far. No more manually editing configuration files (unless you really want to!)
  
• A website, with full language and template support
  
• Documentation, explaining how the server and client communicate. The only client for YASS right now is for Messenger Plus! Live, but it is not limited to Plus.

[img]http:/www.yetanothersig.com/sample/0-5.png[/img]

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January 22, 2008
Alright everyone, I am pleased to announce that yet another version of Yet Another Signature Status is now available to download to test and try. This has been a massive update for me. Both the client Plus script and the server package have doubled in filesize.

Some new features include the new image editor, allowing images to be fully customized. But where's the fun in only having one? YASS supports up 10 images to be created.

Support for Unicode characters, for whatever crazy characters people like to put in their names

Don't speak English? No problem! Language packs can be added to change the interface.
part of the GUI also received a nice makeover. Thanks to mynetx for these two items.

The package comes in two parts
Client PLSC
Server files
Links updated 19/02/08 for new revisions

Now, there are a few things that still aren't quite up to par, and the latest versions of each can always be found in the
subversion repository [client] [server].

Features
- Full Unicode support (Depends on the selected font)
- Fully customizable images, 59 editable values to make each image your own
- Automatic set to offline after 20 minutes without updates being sent (useful if WLM exits abnormally)
- Open Source on the GNU GPL means anyone can view, edit and host their own server

Things that I have planned for the future:
- a preview image to the editor
- ability to set layers, what order the elements are drawn on the image
- ability to upload icons and images
- a complete web control panel for administration
- ability to send messages to users through a web form through use of a bot

This version of the client will pretty much be the final release version, with whatever bug fixes, GUI enhancements and translation fixes.

If anyone else wishes to join in on my server, please PM me with your WLM email address ad timezone.

Enjoy!

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YASS 0.7 will hopefully be released sometime this weekend for anyone wishing to use and/or test it. 0.7 will be containing all the current planned features for the release version. It will most likely be the release version, pending any bugs that are found.

With this new version, I will be completely purging my current user list.  If there is anyone that is currently using / testing that wants to continue to use it, please PM me. Also, anyone else who has not used YASS yet that wants to, also PM me.

Please include your sign in email address, and your timezone (+/- GMT)  or your your request will probably be ignored.
I will send more information when the new version is ready.

So what exactly is YASS? The script allows you to send the details of your MSN/WLM online status to be displayed as an image. In the future, it will also allow for sending messages to a user through a web form as well.

The images for YASS are highly configurable. Placement of all the components is fully supported, as well as the colours, sizes, fonts and more. In the future, users will be able to upload their own backgrounds and icons for use as well.

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Wow, this script is taking a lot of work! When you're just learning to write both JScript and PHP, it can take a long time to get everything right.

Anyway, just as an update for everyone, the user-visible parts of YASS are nearing completion. I predict that 0.7 will most likely be the last client update until a full release. After that, an ACP and installer are still needed, which is going to take a lot of work. I am also starting to get a larger library of both icon sets and backgrounds for use with YASS. I am including a set of teasers below that demonstrate the full working ability of YASS, and how diverse it really can be. All components of the image are fully customizable. Icon sets, fonts, font sizes, colours, positions, you name it! And if anyone sees something that is NOT present, just ask!

I would also like to inform everyone that I still have lots of room on my current server, and I am expecting to get a full dedicated server sometime in the new year so that even more people can benefit from the full list of features that YASS can provide.

Here is my collection of images as it stands right now. Some of them are probably familiar, some of them new. And thanks to mynetx, some of WLMWS's backgrounds will be making their way into YASS. Stay tuned...

Screenshots of the script itself