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You're right - it does say you can get the avatar. Ok, I'll see what I can do... 
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Anybody using Skype and the Stable release?
I have done a patch (to code outside of the plugin) that will allow Skype Chat to work properly, but it will only be in the SVN install until a new stable release eventuates. It is possible for me to maintain two versions, with a bit of effort, but if everyone brave enough to use (test!) the plugin is running latest versions anyway, I don't need to.
So - (m)any objections to needing a recent (29-March-2007 or later) SVN install?
(As an aside - the next version of the plugin will have Purge History working if you're using the Skype 3.2 Beta - they fixed it. You won't need to upgrade Skype if you don't want to - the plugin detects the version and leaves the Purge button disabled when applicable.)
I have done a patch (to code outside of the plugin) that will allow Skype Chat to work properly, but it will only be in the SVN install until a new stable release eventuates. It is possible for me to maintain two versions, with a bit of effort, but if everyone brave enough to use (test!) the plugin is running latest versions anyway, I don't need to.
So - (m)any objections to needing a recent (29-March-2007 or later) SVN install?
(As an aside - the next version of the plugin will have Purge History working if you're using the Skype 3.2 Beta - they fixed it. You won't need to upgrade Skype if you don't want to - the plugin detects the version and leaves the Purge button disabled when applicable.)
V0.1.0.9 Released - SVN ONLY
Version 0.1.1.1 is available - see https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showpost.php?p=205951&postcount=168
This version requires an SVN later than 29-March-2007.
To use the Purge History requires Skype 3.2 (Beta) or later; otherwise it needs Skype 3.1 or greater (because of the Avatar API).
V0.1.0.9 is mainly just minor "improvements" to the Chat handling.
New features:
- Avatars for contacts
- Chat is accessible from the context menu
- Purge (Call) History works from the History window
To start a chat (or rejoin an existing one) select the Contact in the contact list, press the Context Menu button (right-mouse, "I" on the MCE remote, etc) and select Chat. Your new Chat will (probably) not appear in the Chat list until you send or receive a message.
To leave a chat - right-click on the chat and select Leave Chat.
The avatar images are stored in <install>\plugins\windows\SkypeAvatars, and will only be retrieved once. If you want to refresh them (perhaps because you know one has been updated) you will need to delete the .jpg(s).
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Version 0.1.1.1 is available - see https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showpost.php?p=205951&postcount=168
This version requires an SVN later than 29-March-2007.
To use the Purge History requires Skype 3.2 (Beta) or later; otherwise it needs Skype 3.1 or greater (because of the Avatar API).
V0.1.0.9 is mainly just minor "improvements" to the Chat handling.
New features:
- Avatars for contacts
- Chat is accessible from the context menu
- Purge (Call) History works from the History window
To start a chat (or rejoin an existing one) select the Contact in the contact list, press the Context Menu button (right-mouse, "I" on the MCE remote, etc) and select Chat. Your new Chat will (probably) not appear in the Chat list until you send or receive a message.
To leave a chat - right-click on the chat and select Leave Chat.
The avatar images are stored in <install>\plugins\windows\SkypeAvatars, and will only be retrieved once. If you want to refresh them (perhaps because you know one has been updated) you will need to delete the .jpg(s).
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What can I say, guys...
Wonderful job!!!
It's working perfectly and the chat feature is a system seller for me ;-)
One question though and maybe it's just me being blind:
I'm a proud owner of a MCE keyboard and therefore would like to remap the "Messenger"-Button from MSN to this plugin. But somehow the windows for the Skype plugin aren't listet in the mappings setup.
Anybody know what I mean?
Well, you made my days anyway ;-)
bye
Wonderful job!!!
It's working perfectly and the chat feature is a system seller for me ;-)
One question though and maybe it's just me being blind:
I'm a proud owner of a MCE keyboard and therefore would like to remap the "Messenger"-Button from MSN to this plugin. But somehow the windows for the Skype plugin aren't listet in the mappings setup.
Anybody know what I mean?
Well, you made my days anyway ;-)
bye
Great work...at last I can now invest in some proper Skype technology to make my HTPC become a video conferencing tool...
Is there anyone out there that can recommend a WebCam (long range) and Conference- microphone that will allow a few people to sit around a table and have a conference with another skype user?
Cheers
GeoV
Is there anyone out there that can recommend a WebCam (long range) and Conference- microphone that will allow a few people to sit around a table and have a conference with another skype user?
Cheers
GeoV
Anthrax - I don't think this can be done at present - the list of windows seems to be just the ones built-in to MP. You might be able to edit an xml file somewhere in InputDeviceMappings etc, but your changes might have to be reapplied if you change anything else... I'm investigating other options, though...
@all - has anyone converted the plugin skin to widescreen? If so, PM me - I'd like to include it in the distro (quite apart from needing it myself now!)
@all - has anyone converted the plugin skin to widescreen? If so, PM me - I'd like to include it in the distro (quite apart from needing it myself now!)
Hello TesterBoy,
some of the other plugins (allthough these already bundled with mp) have their windows shown up in the afore mentioned dialog...
Maybe these plugin windows have to be registered somewhere in the code, to have them listed in the setup? Ideas anybody, devs?
But as said before:
This plugin rocks!
That's correct - specifically, the window id has be added to an enum in one of the core .cs files, which won't happen (I assume) until the plugin is integrated with the main code.
I am investigating other possibilities - this is the sort of thing that should be possible for a plugin, without needing to hack the core code, I think. Otherwise it gets messy...
I'll let you know what happens...
I am investigating other possibilities - this is the sort of thing that should be possible for a plugin, without needing to hack the core code, I think. Otherwise it gets messy...
I'll let you know what happens...
Hi testerboy, i'm having a dumb moment (again!) with your plugin. I use the latest svn, tvengine3 and single seat setup.
I'm not quite sure exactly how to get your plugin to work, i downloaded the skype4mpv0109.zip above and then installed it. With the plugin enabled i can navigate to the skype page within mp, but it tells me skype is offline (when i'm not) and it appears as if there is no interactivity with skype and skype4mp. I have also downloaded and installed the skype api, was this necessary? Is there an option in skype i need to enable? My install was pretty fresh and all other aspects work fine, any help or pointers you can give would be much appeciated. cheers m
I'm not quite sure exactly how to get your plugin to work, i downloaded the skype4mpv0109.zip above and then installed it. With the plugin enabled i can navigate to the skype page within mp, but it tells me skype is offline (when i'm not) and it appears as if there is no interactivity with skype and skype4mp. I have also downloaded and installed the skype api, was this necessary? Is there an option in skype i need to enable? My install was pretty fresh and all other aspects work fine, any help or pointers you can give would be much appeciated. cheers m
small post to congratulate the author on his achievement. stunning plugin! thanks