Apr. 7, 2005
Resizable chat window.
the chat lobby size can now be defined.
the dimension can be:
maxmum: full screen
minimux: 400*250 pixels
API added.
Server api.
* Broadcast message(s) to specific room or all rooms, or send private message(s) to specific user, using external application.
* Create/delete room(s) on the fly, using application to control room(s) dynamically.
Client api.
* "init_listroom" API is added for admin to control only specific room(s) to be visible in room list using html code.
Chat bot message.
With "Chat Bot", canned message(s) can be broadcasted to specific room, or all rooms, at predefined intervals.
The feature can be used for site news or text advertisement.
Cached messages.
A few lines cached messages will display for new comer to give him/her a hint of what's going on in current room conversation,
how many entries of messages will it be? it's admin's choice.
Smiley shortcut.
Smiley symbol can be converted to graphic.
this feature is enabled/disabled by end user.
check details.
Kick enhanced.
Kick behaviour now will display in red color, and kicker name shows in lobby.
Admin can manage moderators batter with this feature.
Admin auto-greet.
The greetings (robot)admin gives to visitors automatically, display one by one.
There can be multiple greetings to make it more real, this feature can be on/off by admin.
Skin more customizable.
Buttons above input area now can be enabled/disabled with configuration by admin.
Easier to configure banner chat.
Now "banner chat and pocket pc chat" can automatically find the room with the smallest room ID for a new visitor to single sign-on and assign an identity to him/her automatically.
Logo link.
It can be on/off, depending on the homepage link is available or not in client configuration.
Languages updated.
Skins updated. Backgrounds of standard skin added.
Bugs fixed and performance improved.
Q: Do I need to upgrade?
A: If you are happy with your current version of 123flashchat and you are not interested in the new changes of v4.5 in above list, you don't necessarily have to upgrade to v4.5.
But if you do need the new features and don't mind the pain to re-install it, please email to support(at)123flashchat.com to request upgrade.
Thank you!
