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Feature request: popup notifications #38

Open GoogleCodeExporter opened 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hello!)
I've been almost satisfied by using Kouchat, but I have some recommendations 
how to improve this software/
1. IMHO, It's needed to produce ability to autorun program in minimized view, 
with icon in tray only (so, program window should not be opened while autorun). 
It's because users are annoyed by this opened window when downloading comes and 
quiting program. It's difficult to explain everyone to press minimize button 
only, not quit.
2. As I think, it would be a good idea to make pop-up notifications about new 
messages for Android version with ability to switch on and off this function. 
In Windows version the same should be done too.
3. Also, needed ability to send files using Android version of program. I 
didn't find such option there.

In any case, your program is the best I found as a LAN chat and 
crossplatforming beetween Win and Android makes it unical in this segment. 
Also, it's great, that Cyrillic texts also compatible in its use. It's unical 
ability too.
If to do some modifications in this software, it becomes the best programm.)
Thank you!

Original issue reported on code.google.com by bbs...@gmail.com on 15 Oct 2014 at 10:35

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Thank you, glad you like KouChat :)

1. This is already implemented in the development version of 1.3.0. See issue 
32. You can use the link in the issue to download and test. See the FAQ as well 
for details.

2. I received another suggestion in issue 37 regarding sound and vibration on 
new messages in Android. Is that what you want? Or something else?

In the Windows version you can enable balloons in the settings to get more 
visible notifications.

3. The Android version can already send files. You have to use the "share" 
feature of Android. If you open an image in the gallery, and press the share 
button, you should find KouChat in the list of application to share with. 
Similar with other applications that supports sharing.

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 15 Oct 2014 at 12:00

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hello again!
Thank you for urgent answer!)
1. I realised now that I use 1.2.0 version. Could you send me the link to 
download ver. 1.3.0.? I didn't find issue 32 and where to download it.
2. Sound and vibro would be a good idea to do in Android! And it would be a 
good idea to enable pop-up notification too. I know, you can say that it 
already is there, but it is inside android tray and invisible if not to open 
it. I use Android 4.2.2.
In my opinion, the best realisation of it is to do like in SMS app of Android: 
pop-up window and number on the icon of app. (see pic. 1)
Thank you describe me what "baloons" means.) English is not my native language, 
I'm Russian.
3. About sending files in Android. Now I tried to do it, to send files (.doc, 
.pdf, .jpg, etc...) from tablet to PC (installed Win 7 Ultimate 32-bit), but 
the same bug always appeared. Take a look at screenshots I'm sending you (pic. 
bug1-4). Meanwhile, messages beetween tablet and PC are coming well.
4. And one more thing I've forgotten... When program in Windows PC already 
opened and you are clicking again shortcut of KouChat, opens another one window 
with another one user with some number as a nick. It's not convenient (See pic. 
Double-opening). Better this command should open already existing user from 
tray or from taskbar in this case.
Thank you!

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 15 Oct 2014 at 3:38

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Screenshots are great! So much easier to understand.

1. The link is here: issue 32

2. I'm not sure about the popup notification. I have heard a lot of complaints 
about apps that do this. Thanks for the suggestion though. I will have to think 
about it. Which SMS app do you use in the screenshot?

3. I see that your file manager is using a different protocol for file sharing 
than the file manager I use. What file manager is it? I will see if I can get a 
fix in the next version.

4. Why open KouChat from the shortcut more than once, if it's not to start more 
instances? I use the multiple instance support in KouChat a lot when testing, 
and I know others use it on terminal servers.

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 15 Oct 2014 at 4:36

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
1. Thank you! I've downloaded it.
But starting Kouchat minimized not going on... take a look on screensots, may 
be I'm doing smth wrong... I create shortcut, changing it's properties, copy it 
to autorun folder. But after PC rebooting Kouchat opens again in separate 
window...
2. May be so, but this notifications are made switchable. SMS app was 
preinstalled in Android 4.2.2.
3. File manager was preinstalled too. Take a look at screenshots.
4. Ok, It's clear. I understood. It's not a real problem, I think)
Thank you!
PS: I don't know how to make script for autorun (FAQ p.21), could you describe 
me how to do it. Thanks again.)

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 15 Oct 2014 at 6:33

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The same in English)

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 15 Oct 2014 at 6:39

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
1. See screenshot. Add --minimized to the shortcut command to start KouChat. I 
don't understand the letters in your screenshot, but it sounds like you managed 
to get it starting automatically on reboot. If not, here is a guide: 
http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Startup-Programs-in-Windows-7

2. I'm not sure if that is the default SMS app in Android. What kind of tablet 
do you have?

3. Android does not come with a file manager, so it might be something custom 
made for your tablet. I'll find something to test.

4. Good :)

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 16 Oct 2014 at 7:30

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hello!)
1. Works fine, I mean autorun in minimized view when rebooting! Thank you!
2, 3. Chinese tablet under brand EXPLAY sQuad 7.82 3G. I've heard, this tablet 
could be produced under some other brands too. 
http://explay.ru/catalogue/tablet-pcs/squad-782
Sorry, link in Russian only(. See screenshot too.

Thank you help to solve this problem.
PS: by the way, I think it will be good to add your android app to Yandex.Store 
too(it is Russian analog Google play)

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 16 Oct 2014 at 8:59

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Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 16 Oct 2014 at 9:07

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Christian, sorry, one more question)
Is it able to clear messages in android app?
Thank you!
Boris.

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 16 Oct 2014 at 10:37

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
1. Good, no problem :)

3. OK, thanks for the details. I'm able to reproduce the problem, and will 
create a fix soon. Would be great if you could test on your tablet when it's 
ready, so I know it's really fixed.

I will consider adding KouChat to Yandex. Are there many users there?

Clear messages is not yet implemented in Android. If you need it I might be 
able to get it into the next version, depending on the amount of work required. 
I'm primarily working on the desktop version at the moment.

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 17 Oct 2014 at 7:41

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Christian, if you'll let me know about fixing, of course I'll test it!
Yandex.ru (.ua, .by, .kz, etc...) is the most popular searching system in 
Russia and in other ex-Soviet countries. I think, there are many users should 
be there.
It's nothing serious in it, but if it's better to do clearing messages in 
Android app, if it's able.
I just want to repeat - there are two unical abilities of your program: 
1. Crossplatforming beetween Win and Android (and it really works!)
2. Ability to use Cyrillic letters in chat (it's important!)
I did't find in Internet any other LAN chat program with those abilities any 
more.
Thanks!

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 17 Oct 2014 at 8:59

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I have a fix ready for test. You can download the apk from: 
https://blurpy.ci.cloudbees.com/job/kouchat-android/lastStableBuild/net.usikkert
.kouchat$kouchat-android-impl/

Note that you probably need to uninstall the old version first, as this 
development version is signed with a debug certificate.

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm glad KouChat works for you :)
The integration between Android and desktop has been important to me too, as 
well as international characters.

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 17 Oct 2014 at 8:38

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hello, Christian!
It's great!!! Your new version of Android app now works OK sending and 
receiving files. I tried to send from (and to) different PC (OS Win7 Ultimate 
and WinXP Home) to (and from) Android (4.2.2) tablet and Android (4.4.2) 
smartphone. I've sent files from one device to another in different 
combinations and it looks like everything is working good by now.
I noticed one thing: When I'm sending files to smartphone (Android 4.4.2), 
there are appears pop-up message about file transfer request. But, when I'm 
sending files to tablet (Android 4.2.2), there are no such message appears, 
notification about file transferring is only in hidden menu I it had to be 
opened only manually. I don't know exactely, is it bug of application or smth 
incorrect is my tablet settings... Screenshots in attachment.
One more thing: when tablet or smartphone are in sleeping mode, they don't wake 
up when receiving files or messages.
So, IMHO, if solve the question of notification receiving messages and files, 
it will be the great application)

Thank you!

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 18 Oct 2014 at 2:43

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Great, thanks for testing!

It looks like your version of Android 4.2 is modified in several ways. Google 
changed the tablet look in Android 4.2, to look more like the phone version.

I have attached two screenshots. One showing Android 4.1, which looks like your 
screenshot, with notifications at the bottom. And another of Android 4.2, which 
has notifications at the top. Both show a visible notification when a file 
request is received, like your phone screenshot.

If your tablet doesn't get those notifications, then I do not know why, because 
it works in stock Android as you can see from my screenshots. Perhaps there is 
a setting in your custom Android that can fix it.

I'm not sure what you mean by wake up from sleep mode. You can enable the wake 
lock in the settings if you want the cpu to be on. At some point I will add an 
option to use sound or vibration.

I've decided to wait with more features in v1.0.2 of KouChat. I will probably 
create a release soon with the bugfix you just tested. The clear screen feature 
will be in a later version when I have more time.

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 19 Oct 2014 at 4:20

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Version 1.0.2 is out now, with the fix for sending files.

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 26 Oct 2014 at 11:03

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
KouChat is now available in the Yandex.Store. Could you test if it works like 
expected?

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 29 Oct 2014 at 7:56

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hello!
I checked this, as you asked me. I downloaded app from Yandex.Store. It seems 
like everything is OK with it.
Thank you!

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 1 Nov 2014 at 9:40

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Great, thanks for testing!

I think we have solved most of the issues discussed here. What is missing now 
is:

1. Clear chat. This will be implemented at some point.
2. Sound and vibration when getting notifications. This will be implemented at 
some point.
3. Optional popups like your SMS app. I'm not sure about this, but it's on the 
maybe-list.

Does that sound right with you?

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 1 Nov 2014 at 9:59

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Looks like that's right.
1. It would be good to do.
2. Sound and vibro with probability to switch them off, if needed.
3. If it's possible to do this switchable too, it would be great.
Thank you!)

Original comment by bbs...@gmail.com on 1 Nov 2014 at 6:44

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
No problem :)

Since number 1 and 2 are already on my list, then I'm making this issue about 
number 3 from now on.

Original comment by blu...@gmail.com on 2 Nov 2014 at 9:45