Mikelp3586 Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Ok, bought the license - just waiting for them to finalize the order. I'll drop some links here when it's ready for configuration, I'm sure there will be lots of features to adjust. [emoji6] So this new one will allow to chat on mobile devices? Previous was only on pc right? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 It worked on mobile, but it wasn't optimized, fairly clunky. Comet Chat should have a mobile friendly layout (still via browser). There are white label mobile app options and such that can be added on, but they're probably more than our 5-12 chat regulars need for the cost involved - can always upgrade though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 So I have an inaugural event I'd like to explore for the new system.. There are a few top level fliers, builders and even retailers.. How about a guest chat once a month or so with a Kiting "well known"??.. One night a month, open forum with a guest of honor to talk about kites/kiting and even building/design.. Announce date/times in advance so we can chat with kiters we don't usually get face time with.. Team Kitelife would be an excellent first event.. A few other suggestions, Eliot and Cath,, Chris from HQ, Bring Bazzer in for an evening to discuss the Phoenix, the list is easily expanded on. If it get too chatty or confusing in that format we can have a "guest of the month" thread with the same concept.. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 That is an EXCELLENT suggestion Riff, I'm all for it 100%. We'll see if we can't get it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Okay gang, the new chat is installed and working... Still working on some of the admin-side configuration and what not, but I encourage you to use the new system, take a look around and share your feedback here. Early notes... Chat access is via the floating icon at bottom right of the forum The chat follows you as you travel around the forum Under groups, Public Chat is a room for group discussion You can also find and private chat with any forum member Thats it for now, I'm sure it'll take a week or so to find all the little settings and get it really humming. Once that's done, we'll move toward our first featured guest chat as @riffclown suggested earlier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Floating icon was there earlier but not visible on my system now. Running Chrome on a HP notebook. I will try a restart.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Weird, I'm in there now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Switched to MS Explorer & it is working but very small compared to what I am used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelp3586 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Is the mobile option operational or still just available on full site ?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 it works on my tablet (in the browser) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Yep, been able to use it via browser on iPhone 6s, Safari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Looking into this now, hoping it works too (iOS)... https://appsto.re/us/9zwAJ.i Be curious to know if Android users have CometChat in their App Store too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Hmmm, no go on the iOS app, not sure what's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 minute ago, John Barresi said: Looking into this now, hoping it works too (iOS)... https://appsto.re/us/9zwAJ.i Be curious to know if Android users have CometChat in their App Store too? installing it now on my tablet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 No Joy.. doesn't find anything to connect to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Connect URL is Kitelife.com/forum/, got as far as a user /pass prompt but it didn't work with my forum login as I'd expect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Thanks I have your password now...lol Says the App Developer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Nope, that's just chat admin. FYI for folks just tuning in, the chat is indeed up and working... Full page - http://kitelife.com/forum/kl-chat-desktop/ It should also follow you as you cruise around the forum, in a format similar to Facebook's messenger (appears in bottom right of any other forum page)... Still tweaking and refining, all feedback is welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Ok, we need a good kite related sound for this... How can I change the alert sound on incoming messages? == There may also be some useful changes that can be made here... https://support.cometchat.com/documentation/php/faq/how-do-i-re-size-and-change-the-position-of-cometchat-bar-on-my-site/ == Mostly just thinking out loud here for later reference or discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 What does WHUMP sound like?? You can also use the flutter sound like you are drying your kite.. Or the infamous singing strings... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SegelFlieger Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 How about the "bird-cry" sound your kite makes occasionally in just the right wind conditions? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exult Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 5 hours ago, SegelFlieger said: How about the "bird-cry" sound your kite makes occasionally in just the right wind conditions? Yes, recorded with a microphone in the centre of the wind window that the (quick?) kite will pass very close to so that the doppler effect becomes evident. For some kind of idea listen to this video of passing Fazer kites ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8vbjOvrRJM ). Some soft material could be applied around the microphone so that the wind in itself will not make a noise when interacting with the microphone. How far from a city would one need to go find a truly quit spot to record this? On the other hand being far from the civilization the odds for finding quit surroundings might be better, but one still would need to avoid waves, rapid white water, bird song,... How much background sounds can be filtered out afterwards? Another more shocking sound could be a hard 2-point landing, but perhaps that would be more of an alarm sound. On the other hand one could lower the volume somewhat and digitally make it into a series of much rapid landings. Or combining wumps, 2-point landings and foil kite smashing vertically into the ground into some kind of drum solo rhythm. Could this be sampled from existing material or would it needed to be recorded from scratch? I believe that the sound shouldn't be unpleasant - a humoristic, just sudden, bone chilling sound isn't likely to work long term. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 The more I fly the more my kites talk to me. And they have a lot to say. This morning I see the blue chats ribbon in my lower right corner while arriving here via Chrome. Let the tweaking continue. It is kind of neat to be watching & chatting as this switch is made. I went to the old chat box this morning & was admitted. But when I left it said I was kicked out. Kind of like "And don't let the door hit you in the rear on the way out!" Well out the door & on my way to a kite fest for once. So that's one day I won't be a Solo Hill Billie Kite Flailer. SHBKF 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just an observation, if you are adding images to your gallery, you have to minimize the chat panel to access the button to submit the picture.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 FWIW, It's pretty difficult to tell who is actually online in the chatroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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