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| author | bviktor <bviktor@outlook.com> | 2012-10-25 13:40:11 -0700 |
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| committer | bviktor <bviktor@outlook.com> | 2012-10-25 13:40:11 -0700 |
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diff --git a/faq.html b/faq.html deleted file mode 100644 index 75b6b1be..00000000 --- a/faq.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,564 +0,0 @@ -<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> -<html><head> -<title>HexChat FAQ</title> -<style type="text/css"> -<!-- -body { -font-family: sans-serif; -background-color: #FFFBF0; -} -h2 { color: #336701; -background-color: #F4F0E5; -} -h3 { color: #005A9C; -background-color: #F0EAE1; -} -a:link { color: blue; } -p { margin: 3% } ---> -</style> -</head> -<body> - -<h1>HexChat 2.9 Frequently Asked Questions</h1> - -<h2>1. Section One: Compiling and Installing.</h2> -<p> -<a href="#q11">1. I get this error: /bin/sh: no: command not found</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q12">2. How do I compile HexChat on my Sun OS system?</a> -<br><br> -</p> - -<h2>2. Section Two: Using HexChat.</h2> -<p> -<a href="#q21">1. How do I enable identd in HexChat? (How do I get rid of the ~ in front of my username?)</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q22">2. How do I auto join more than one channel with keys?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q23">3. How do I autoconnect and join a channel when HexChat loads?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q24">4. How do I cut and paste in HexChat?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q25">5. How do I connect through a proxy?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q26">6. How do I show @ and + in front of nicknames that are Op and Voice when they talk?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q27">7. How do I change the Op and Voice userlist icons and Tree View icons?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q28">8. How do I set different ban types?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q29">9. Why can't I see accented-letters/umlauts/upper-ascii-chars in HexChat?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q210">10. Why does the timestamp overlap some nicknames?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q211">11. How do I turn on Conference mode where I will not see join or part messages?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q212">12. How can I run the /dccserver command?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q213">13. Why doesn't DCC send work behind a router (IPNat/ADSL)?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q214">14. How do I execute multiple commands in one line?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q215">15. How do I enable Emacs key bindings in HexChat?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q216">16. I get this error: "Unknown file type abc.yz. Maybe you need to install the Perl or Python plugin?"</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q217">17. How do I play sound files on certain events?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q218">18. How do I auto-load scripts at startup?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q219">19. How do I minimize HexChat to the System Tray (Notification Area)?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q220">20. Can I select and copy text with the time stamps?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q221">21. What's the deal with opening URLs in HexChat on Linux/Unix?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q222">22. Where are the log files saved to?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q223">23. How do I rotate log files every so often?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q224">24. How do I enable graphical smilies (emoticons)?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q225">25. Where did the Real Name field go?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q226">26. How do I migrate my settings from XChat?</a> -<br><br> -</p> - -<h2>3. Section Three: Contributions, Development and Bugs.</h2> -<p> -<a href="#q31">1. Why does HexChat leak so much memory?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q32">2. My copy of HexChat crashes, what can I do?</a> -<br><br> -<a href="#q33">3. Can I write a new language translation for HexChat?</a> -</p> - -<br><br> - -<h2>1. Section One: Compiling and Installing.</h2> - -<br><h3><a name="q11">1. I get this error: /bin/sh: no: command not found</a></h3> -<p> -If you get an error something like: -</p> -<blockquote><pre> -Making all in po -make[2]: Entering directory `/home/zed/xchat/files/xchat-1.8.7/po' -file=./`echo ca | sed 's,.*/,,'`.gmo \ - && rm -f $file && PATH=../src:$PATH no -o $file ca.po -/bin/sh: no: command not found -make[2]: *** [ca.gmo] Error 127 -make[2]: Leaving directory `/home/zed/xchat/files/xchat-1.8.7/po' -make[1]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1 -make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/zed/xchat/files/xchat-1.8.7' -make: *** [all-recursive-am] Error 2 -</pre></blockquote> -<p> -It means you don't have GNU gettext installed. There are two solutions: -</p> -<ul> -<li>Install GNU gettext and try again.</li> -<li>Use <i>./configure --disable-nls</i>. This will disable foreign -language support and all menus and GUI will be in English only.</li> -</ul> - -<br><h3><a name="q12">2. How do I compile HexChat on my Sun OS system?</a></h3> -<p> - HexChat uses GNU gettext which in turn requires gmake, either install that - and or use ./configure --disable-nls with Sun's own make. -</p> - -<br><h2>2. Section Two: Using HexChat.</h2> - -<br><h3><a name="q21">1. How do I enable identd in HexChat?</a></h3> -<p> -<u>UNIX:</u><br> - Identd isn't actually apart of HexChat. You will need to download and install - your own ident server. Most distributions, including Fedora, come with an - ident server program called oidentd. Make sure it is enabled in - /etc/xinetd.conf or read you distribution's documentation. - - As an alternative, you can try this experimental identd server: <a href="http://xchat.org/auth/">xchat_auth</a> - -<br><br><u>WINDOWS:</u><br> - The win32 version of HexChat comes with a built-in identd server. It is - enabled by default, but can be disabled with <i>/set identd 0</i>. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q22">2. How do I auto join more than one channel with keys?</a></h3> -<p> - In the Server list's channel column enter multiple channels and separate - them by commas, eg: "#linux,#warez,#chat". Do not put spaces between the - channels. If the channels also have keys (passwords), then the syntax is: - "#channel1,#channel2,#channel3 key1,key2,key3" -</p> -<p> - Example: If you want to join #abc and #talk without keys, but #linux with - a key of "secret", you would enter: "#linux,#abc,#talk secret". -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q23">3. How do I autoconnect and join a channel when HexChat loads?</a></h3> -<p> -In the Server list, select the Network you want to auto-connect to, click Edit -and turn ON the "Auto connect to this network at startup" checkbox. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q24">4. How do I cut and paste in HexChat?</a></h3> -<p> -It's exactly the same as any other X application. You simply mark the text -you want, and then press middle mouse button to paste (if you only have a -2 button mouse, press left and right buttons at once). -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q25">5. How do I connect through a proxy?</a></h3> -<p> -Go to the menus, Settings -> Preferences -> Network Setup and fill in the requested -information there. Authentication (using a username and password) is -only supported for HTTP and Socks5. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q26">6. How do I show @ and + in front of nicknames that are Op and Voice when they talk?</a></h3> -<p> -To display @ and + characters next to nicknames as they talk, do the following: -</p> -<p> -In the menus, open up Settings -> Advanced -> Text Events. Find the -<i>Channel Message</i> event in the list. The $3 code can be inserted to -print the user's mode-character (e.g. @ or +). For example, you might want -to change the default: - -<br><br>%C18%H<%H$4$1%H>%H%O$t$2<br><br>To: -<br><br>%C18%H<%H$4<b>$3</b>$1%H>%H%O$t$2 -<br><br>Don't forget to press Enter, so the changes take effect in the -list at the top of the window. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q27">7. How do I change the Op and Voice userlist icons and Tree View icons?</a></h3> -<p> -<u>Unix/Linux</u> -<br>The default icons are hard coded (compiled) in. You can override them by creating -some PNG files in ${PREFIX}/share/hexchat. ${PREFIX} is usually /usr, so that -would translate to /usr/share/hexchat. If you compiled from source tarball without -specifying a prefix, it will be /usr/local instead. -<br> -<br> -<u>Windows</u> -<br>Your own custom icons can be placed in C:\Program Files\HexChat\Icons. Image format -may be PNG or ICO. PNG support on Windows 2000 may require installing GDI+, but it's -standard on XP or newer. -</p> - -<blockquote> -<table border="1" cellpadding="3" rules="all"> -<tr bgcolor="#dddddd"><td>Name</td><td>Description</td></tr> -<tr><td>op.png</td><td>Userlist: Op</td></tr> -<tr><td>hop.png</td><td>Userlist: Half-Op</td></tr> -<tr><td>voice.png</td><td>Userlist: Voice</td></tr> -<tr><td>red.png</td><td>Userlist: Owner</td></tr> -<tr><td>purple.png</td><td>Userlist: Founder</td></tr> -<tr><td></td><td></td></tr> -<tr><td>server.png</td><td>Tree: Server</td></tr> -<tr><td>channel.png</td><td>Tree: Channel</td></tr> -<tr><td>dialog.png</td><td>Tree: Dialog/Query</td></tr> -<tr><td>util.png</td><td>Tree: Utility (Channel List, DCC etc)</td></tr> -<tr><td></td><td></td></tr> -<tr><td>message.png</td><td>Tray: Message</td></tr> -<tr><td>highlight.png</td><td>Tray: Highlighted Message</td></tr> -<tr><td>fileoffer.png</td><td>Tray: DCC</td></tr> -<tr><td></td><td></td></tr> -<tr><td>hexchat.png</td><td>Main HexChat icon</td></tr> -</table> -</blockquote> - -<br><b>Tree View icons</b>: Type <b>/set tab_icons 1</b> to enable them and then restart HexChat. -<br> - -<br><h3><a name="q28">8. How do I set different ban types?</a></h3> -<p> - Three ways: -</p> -<ul> -<li> - Right click the nickname in the userlist, and choose a ban type from the - "Kick/Ban" submenu. -</li> -<li> - You can also do it manually: - - /ban <nick> <ban type> - - where the <ban type> is a number from 0 to 3. -</li> - -<li> - /set irc_ban_type <ban type> - sets the default ban type to use for all bans. The different types are: - -<ul> -<li>0 *!*@*.host</li> -<li>1 *!*@domain</li> -<li>2 *!*user@*.host</li> -<li>3 *!*user@domain</li> -</ul> - -</li> -</ul> - -<br><h3><a name="q29">9. Why can't I see accented-letters/umlauts/upper-ascii-chars in HexChat?</a></h3> -<p> -Refer to <a href="http://xchat.org/encoding/">http://xchat.org/encoding/</a>.<br> -Note: Log files are always written in UTF-8/Unicode. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q210">10. Why does the timestamp overlap some nicknames?</a></h3> -<p> -Some networks allow very long nicknames (up to 32 letters). It can be annoying to have -the separator bar move too far to the right, just for one long nick. Therefore, it has -a set limit for the distance it will move to the right. If you use a large font, you -may need to adjust this distance. It is set in pixels, for example: -</p> -<blockquote><pre> - /set text_max_indent 320 -</pre></blockquote> - -<p> -Once you adjust this setting high enough, overlapping timestamps and nicknames should -not occur. The adjustment will not take effect immediately, a restart may be needed. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q211">11. How do I turn on Conference mode where I will not see join or part messages?</a></h3> -<p> -Right-click on the tab you want to change. In the submenu of the channel -name, there's a toggle-item "Show join/part messages", simply turn this off. -</p><p>If you want to turn this option on globally, type:</p> -<blockquote><pre>/set irc_conf_mode 1</pre></blockquote> -<p>Then all channels you join after setting this will start with "Show join/part messages" turned off.</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q212">12. How can I run the /dccserver command?</a></h3> -<p> -In short you can not do this (easily). This is a mIRC only proprietary feature -that is quite nonstandard. There is no code for doing this, mainly because -/dccserver runs on port 59 which in turn would require running HexChat as -root. Why do you need this anyway? Just use normal DCC. -<br><br> -Unofficial unix <a href="http://dfx.at/xchat/">patches are available here</a>. -<br><br><u><b>Update</b></u>: DCC Server feature has been added in the official Windows release 2.4.1b. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q213">13. Why doesn't DCC send work behind a router (IPNat/ADSL)?</a></h3> -<p> - If you are behind a IP-NAT or ADSL router, you will most likely have - an address like 192.168.0.1. This address is not usable on the Internet, and - must be translated. -</p><p> - When offering a DCC file, HexChat will tell the receiver your address. If it says - 192.168.0.1, the receiver will not be able to connect. One way to make it send - your "real" address is to enable the "Get my IP from IRC Server" option in HexChat. - This option is available in Preferences -> File Transfers. When you turn it - ON, you will have to re-login to the server before it'll take effect. -</p><p> - You will also need to forward some ports for use in DCC send. You may pick almost - any port range you wish, for example, in HexChat set: -</p> -<pre> <b>First DCC send port</b>: 4990 - <b>Last DCC send port</b>: 5000 -</pre> -<p> - This will allow you to send up to ten files at the same time, which should be plenty - for most people. Lastly, configure your router/modem to forward ports 4990-5000 to - your PC's address. You'll have to consult your router/modem's manual on how to do this. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q214">14. How do I execute multiple commands in one line?</a></h3> -<p> - There are three ways to do this: -</p> -<ul> -<li>/LOAD -e <textfile>, where <textfile> is a full pathname to a file -containing commands on each line.</li> -<li> -Separate your commands with CTRL-SHIFT-u-a (CTRL-SHIFT-a on older GTK+ and Windows). This will appear as a little box with numbers on it.</li> -<li>You can create two UserCommands, with the same name, and then execute -the UserCommand. It will be executed in the same order as it's written -in the UserCommands GUI.</li> -</ul> - -<br><h3><a name="q215">15. How do I enable Emacs key bindings in HexChat?</a></h3> -<p> -The standard Emacs key bindings, such as CTRL-w, CTRL-u etc, are supported by -GTK+ 2.0, but normally disabled. If you run Gnome 2, you can re-enable them in -your Gnome menu under: Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts. -</p> -<p> -<i>Note</i>: This doesn't work in the latest Gnome (2.8 and newer). In this case, you need -to run "gconf-editor", and directly change the key /desktop/gnome/interface/gtk_key_theme -from "Default" to "Emacs". Then you need to re-start HexChat. -</p> -<p> -If you don't use Gnome 2, but still want Emacs key bindings, it's beyond the -scope of this document. You might find some hints here: -<a href="http://www.gtk.org/gtk-2.4.0-notes.html">GTK+ 2.4.0 release notes</a>. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q216">16. I get this error: "Unknown file type abc.yz. Maybe you need to install the Perl or Python plugin?"</a></h3> -<p> -If you get this error when trying to load a Perl or Python script, it means -the plugin for running those scripts isn't loaded. -</p> -<ul> -<li>The Perl, Python and TCL plugins come with HexChat in the same archive.</li> -<li>During ./configure, it will check for Perl, Python and TCL libs and headers, you should check if it failed there.</li> -<li>The plugins directory can be found by issuing the shell command - <pre>hexchat -p</pre> -</li> -<li>All *.so files are auto-loaded at startup (*.dll on Windows).</li> -<li>If you downloaded a binary package, maybe the packager decided to exclude the Perl or Python plugins.</li> -</ul> - -<br><h3><a name="q217">17. How do I play sound files on certain events?</a></h3> -<p> -In the menus, go to: Settings > Preferences > Sound. -Select the event you want to make a sound on, then type in a -sound filename (or use the Browse button). -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q218">18. How do I auto-load scripts at startup?</a></h3> -<p>The root of your HexChat config is:</p> -<ul> -<li>Windows: %APPDATA%\HexChat</li> -<li>Unix: ~/.config/hexchat</li> -</ul> -<p>Referred to as <config> from now. HexChat automatically loads, at startup:</p> -<ul> -<li><config>/addons/*.lua Lua scripts</li> -<li><config>/addons/*.pl Perl scripts</li> -<li><config>/addons/*.py Python scripts</li> -<li><config>/addons/*.tcl Tcl scripts</li> -<li><config>/addons/*.dll Plugins (Windows)</li> -<li><config>/addons/*.so Plugins (Unix)</li> -</ul> - -<br><h3><a name="q219">19. How do I minimize HexChat to the System Tray (Notification Area)?</a></h3> -<p> -There are two plugins available that allow this: -<br>Unix: <a href="http://www.blight.tk/">SysTray Plugin</a> -<br>Windows: <a href="http://www.sinisterdevelopments.com/">xTray</a> -</p> -<p> -Note that HexChat 2.8.0+ has its own tray feature, but you can disable it -in <b>Settings > Preferences > Alerts</b> and still run these plugins, if you prefer. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q220">20. Can I select and copy text with the time stamps?</a></h3> -<p> -Yes, but this requires at least HexChat 2.6.3. Simply hold down SHIFT while marking -the text and the time stamps will be included. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q221">21. What's the deal with opening URLs in HexChat on Unix/Linux?</a></h3> -<p> -Right-clicking on a URL and selecting <i>Open Link in Browser</i> will open the link -in your "preferred browser". In Gnome, your preferred browser can be changed in System > Preferences > More Preferences > Preferred Applications. -<br><br> -<b><u>Notes for 2.8.0 or newer:</u></b> -<br><br> -Everything should just work automatically without any changes from you. Here's how the current -logic works: -</p> - -<ul> -<li>First, it tries to run xdg-open, which is a universal URL handler from freedesktop.org. Most modern Linux desktops will have this now, or in the near future.</li> -<li>If xdg-open doesn't exist, it will try to detect a running Gnome or KDE desktop. This is done via the environment variables GNOME_DESKTOP_SESSION_ID and KDE_FULL_SESSION.</li> -<li>If Gnome is detected, it will execute: gnome-open <url></li> -<li>If KDE is detected, it will execute: kfmclient exec <url></li> -</ul> - -<p> -<b><u>Notes for 2.6.8 or older:</u></b> -<br><br> -If you're not using Gnome, e.g KDE or some other desktop environment, you're fresh out of luck! -<br><u>Note for Debian and Ubuntu</u>: Integration with Gnome is broken on this distro! Please set -<i>sensible-browser</i> instead. We have no control over what the Debian packagers do, so complain -to them for this screw up. Example: -<i>sudo update-alternatives --set x-www-browser /usr/bin/firefox</i> - -<br><br> -<b><u>More details</u></b> -<br><br> -While holding down CTRL you can single left-click a URL to open it in your preferred browser. If you really want to change this to plain left-click you can type: <b>/set gui_url_mod 0</b>, provided you have HexChat 2.6.6 or newer. -<br><br> -You can also add more items to the right-click menu in HexChat: <b>Settings > Advanced > URL Handlers</b>. -<br>For example, you could add an entry like <b>!firefox -a firefox -remote 'openURL(%s,new-tab)'</b> -<br>But this kind of messing around shouldn't be necessary, it just works automatically in Gnome, KDE and Windows with 2.8.0+! -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q222">22. Where are the log files saved to?</a></h3> -<p> -<u>UNIX</u> -<br> -<br>~/.hexchat/logs/ -<br>where ~ represents your home directory. -<br> -<br> -<br><u>Windows</u> -<br> -<br><b>Windows XP/2000</b>: C:\Documents and Settings\<i><b>username</b></i>\Application Data\HexChat\logs -<br><b>Windows Vista/7</b>: C:\Users\<i><b>username</b></i>\AppData\Roaming\HexChat\logs -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q223">23. How do I rotate log files every so often?</a></h3> -<p> -Requires: 2.6.1+ -<br><br> -By default settings, no rotation occurs, your log files will just keep getting larger. -<br><br> -Go to <b>Settings</b> > <b>Preferences</b> > <b>Logging</b> and change the log filename to any one of these: -</p> -<blockquote> -<table border="1" cellpadding="6" rules="all"> -<tr><td><b>Setting</b></td><td><b>Example filename that would be written</b></td></tr> -<tr><td>%Y-%m-%d/%n-%c.log </td><td>2006-12-30/FreeNode-#channel.log</td></tr> -<tr><td>%n/%Y-%m-%d/%c.log</td><td>FreeNode/2006-12-30/#channel.log</td></tr> -<tr><td>%n/%c.log</td><td>FreeNode/#channel.log (no rotation)</td></tr> -</table> -</blockquote> -<p> -%Y, %m and %d represents the current year, month and day respectively. %n is the -network name, e.g. "FreeNode" or "UnderNet", and finally, %c is the channel. In these -examples, a new log filename and folder would be created after midnight. -<br><br> -You can find more possibilities at <a href="http://xchat.org/docs/log/">http://xchat.org/docs/log/</a>. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q224">24. How do I enable graphical smilies (emoticons)?</a></h3> -<p> -This feature is only available in the official Windows HexChat release. You have to -TICK this feature during installation. If you didn't do this, you can simply run -the installer again, and TICK the "<b>Eye Candy Theme</b>" when given the option. -</p><p> -If you want to use the graphical theme, but disable it just for smilies (i.e leave -it ON for things like Join/Part, Modes etc only), type this command and restart: -<br><br> -<b>/set text_emoticons off</b> -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q225">25. Where did the Real Name field go?</a></h3> -<p> -The real name field is now removed from the Network List. This is in order to avoid -alienating newcomers (some might be afraid of their personal data). -</p> -<p> -The network-specific real name can still be set via the GUI. If you want to modify -the global real name, just issue the following command: -</p> -<blockquote><pre> - /set irc_real_name Stewie Griffin -</pre></blockquote> - -<br><h3><a name="q226">26. How do I migrate my settings from XChat?</a></h3> -<p> -<u>UNIX:</u><br /> - Copy <i>~/.xchat2</i> to <i>~/.config/hexchat</i><br /> - Rename <i>~/.config/hexchat/xchat.conf</i> to <i>~/.config/hexchat/hexchat.conf</i><br /> - Rename <i>~/.config/hexchat/xchatlogs</i> to <i>~/.config/hexchat/logs</i><br /> - Move all your 3rd party scripts/plugins to <i>~/.config/hexchat/addons</i><br /> - Rename <i>~/.config/hexchat/plugin_*.conf</i> to <i>~/.config/hexchat/addon_*.conf</i><br /> -<br/> -<u>WINDOWS:</u><br> - Copy <i>%APPDATA%\X-Chat 2</i> to <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat</i><br /> - Rename <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat\xchat.conf</i> to <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat\hexchat.conf</i><br /> - Rename <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat\xchatlogs</i> to <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat\logs</i><br /> - Move all your 3rd party scripts/plugins to <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat\addons</i><br /> - Rename <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat\plugin_*.conf</i> to <i>%APPDATA%\HexChat\addon_*.conf</i><br /> -</p> - -<br><h2>3. Section Three: Contributions, Development and Bugs.</h2> - -<br><h3><a name="q31">1. Why does HexChat leak so much memory?</a></h3> -<p> -The simple answer is, it doesn't! There are some GTK+ pixmap based themes around that -leak a lot of memory. Please try using a different theme and see if that resolves the -problem. HexChat itself only allocates about 40kb of memory through malloc()! -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q32">2. My copy of HexChat crashes, what can I do?</a></h3> -<p> -Firstly, make sure it's the latest stable version of HexChat. Stable versions have -an EVEN middle number, e.g.: 2.8.0 or 2.8.1. Often late fixes are placed in this -directory: <a href="http://xchat.org/files/source/2.8/patches/">2.8.x patches</a> -</p><p> - If you still experience crashes, you should consider running it through GDB. This - will help us find a fix quickly, and it's easy to do! See <a href="http://xchat.org/gdb/">here</a>. -</p> - -<br><h3><a name="q33">3. Can I write a new language translation for HexChat?</a></h3> -<p> -You sure can, but I don't accept translations directly. They must be done through the -<a href="https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/hexchat/">Transifex Project</a>. -Bear in mind that the email address with which you register on Transifex will be visible in the translation files. -</p> - -</body> -</html> diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..732fba7d --- /dev/null +++ b/faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,314 @@ +HexChat Frequently Asked Questions +================================== + +Using HexChat. +-------------- + +### How do I autoconnect and join a channel when HexChat loads? + +In the Network list select the Network you want to auto-connect to and +click Edit and turn ON the "Auto connect to this network at startup" +checkbox. + +List channels in the favorites list to join them on connect. + + +### Why does HexChat join channels before identifying? + +When using the nickserv password HexChat waits a short time before joining. +To change this value (which is in seconds) by running: +> /set irc\_join\_delay number + +The other option is SASL which is network dependant and can be enabled in the Network list (2.9.4+). + + +### How do I connect through a proxy? + +Go to the menus, *Settings* -> *Preferences* -> *Network Setup* and fill in +the requested information there. Authentication (using a username and +password) is only supported for HTTP and Socks5. + + +### How do I show @ and + in front of nicknames that are Op and Voice when they talk? + +To display @ and + characters next to nicknames as they talk, do the +following: + +In the menus, open up Settings -> Text Events. Find the +*Channel Message* event in the list. The $3 code can be inserted to +print the user's mode-character (e.g. @ or +). For example, you might +want to change the default: + +> %C18%H<%H$4$1%H>%H%O$t$2 + +To + +> %C18%H<%H$4$3$1%H>%H%O$t$2 + +Don't forget to **press Enter**, so the changes take effect in the list at +the top of the window. + + +### How do I change the Op and Voice userlist icons and Tree View icons? + +You can override the default icons by placing PNG files with the names listed below in +the specified directory. + +#### Files + +**userlist:** + +> - op.png +> - hop.png +> - voice.png +> - red.png *(1 level above op)* +> - purple.png *(2 levels above op)* + +**channeltree:** + +> - server.png +> - channel.png +> - dialog.png +> - util.png *(Channel List, DCC, etc (if enabled as tabs))* + +**tray:** + +> - message.png +> - highlight.png +> - fileoffer.png +> - hexchat.png + +#### Locations + +You will need to create the directory. + +* Unix/Linux +> ~/.config/hexchat/icons + +* Windows +> %APPDATA%\HexChat\icons\ + +You can hide either of them in Preferences. + + +### How do I set different ban types? + +1. Right click the nickname in the userlist, and choose a ban type from the "Kick/Ban" submenu. +2. You can also do it manually: + > /ban nick bantype where the bantype is a number from 0 to 3. +3. Or set the default with: + + > /set irc\_ban\_type bantype sets the default ban type to use for all bans. The different types are: + > + > - 0 = \*!*@*.host + > - 1 = \*!*@domain + > - 2 = \*!*user@*.host + > - 3 = \*!*user@domain + +### Why does the timestamp overlap some nicknames? + +Some networks allow very long nicknames (up to 32 letters). It can be +annoying to have the separator bar move too far to the right, just for +one long nick. Therefore, it has a set limit for the distance it will +move to the right. If you use a large font, you may need to adjust this +distance. It is set in pixels, for example: + +> /set text\_max\_indent 320 + +Once you adjust this setting high enough, overlapping timestamps and +nicknames should not occur. The adjustment will not take effect +immediately, a restart may be needed. + +### How do I turn on Conference mode where I will not see join or part messages? + +Right-click on the tab you want to change. In the submenu of the channel +name, there's a toggle-item "Show join/part messages", simply turn this +off. + +If you want to turn this option on globally go to *Preferences* -> *Advanced* + +Then all channels you join **after** setting this will start with "Show +join/part messages" turned off. + + +### Why doesn't DCC send work behind a router (IPNat/ADSL)? + +If you are behind a IP-NAT or ADSL router, you will most likely have an +address like 192.168.0.1. This address is not usable on the Internet, +and must be translated. + +When offering a DCC file, HexChat will tell the receiver your address. +If it says 192.168.0.1, the receiver will not be able to connect. One +way to make it send your "real" address is to enable the "Get my IP from +IRC Server" option in HexChat. This option is available in Preferences +-> File Transfers. When you turn it ON, you will have to re-login to +the server before it'll take effect. + +You will also need to forward some ports for use in DCC send. You may +pick almost any port range you wish, for example, in HexChat set: + +> First DCC send port: 4990 +> Last DCC send port: 5000 + +This will allow you to send up to ten files at the same time, which +should be plenty for most people. Lastly, configure your router/modem to +forward ports 4990-5000 to your PC's address. You'll have to consult +your router/modem's manual on how to do this. + + +### How do I execute multiple commands in one line? + +There are three ways to do this: + +- /LOAD -e <textfile>, where <textfile> is a full pathname to a + file containing commands on each line. + +- Separate your commands with CTRL-SHIFT-u-a. This will appear as + a little box with numbers onit. + +- You can create two UserCommands, with the same name, and then + execute the UserCommand. It will be executed in the same order as + it's written in the UserCommands GUI. + + +### I get this error: "Unknown file type abc.yz. Maybe you need to install the Perl or Python plugin?" + +If you get this error when trying to load a Perl or Python script, it +means the plugin for running those scripts isn't loaded. + +- The Perl, Python and TCL plugins come with HexChat in the same + archive. +- During ./configure, it will check for Perl, Python and TCL libs and + headers, you should check if it failed there. +- The plugins directory can be found by issuing the shell command + > hexchat -p + +- All *.so files are auto-loaded at startup (*.dll on Windows). +- If you downloaded a binary package, maybe the packager decided to + exclude the Perl or Python plugins. + + +### How do I play sound files on certain events? + +In the menus, go to: *Settings* -> *Preferences* -> *Sound*. Select the event +you want to make a sound on, then type in a sound filename (or use the +Browse button). + + +### How do I auto-load scripts at startup? + +The root of your HexChat config is: + +- Windows: %APPDATA%\HexChat\ +- Unix/Linux: ~/.config/hexchat + + +Referred to as config from now. HexChat automatically loads, at startup: + +> - config/addons/*.lua Lua scripts +> - config/addons/*.pl Perl scripts +> - config/addons/*.py Python scripts +> - config/addons/*.tcl Tcl scripts +> - config/addons/*.dll Plugins (Windows) +> - config/addons/*.so Plugins (Unix) + +The addons dir may need to be created. + +### How do I minimize HexChat to the System Tray (Notification Area)? + +On both Unix and Windows there is an included tray plugin. +To enable minimizing to tray on exit: +> /set gui\_tray\_flags -on 1 + +For minimizing to tray on minimize: + +> /set gui\_tray\_flags -on 4 *(use -off to disable)* + +Alerts for this tray are in *Preferences* -> *Alerts* + +The other option is Windows only, called HexTray. It is included with the installer. +Right click on the tray icon for its options. + + +### Where are the log files saved to? + +* Unix/Linux +> ~/.config/hexchat/logs + +* Windows +> %APPDATA%\HexChat\logs + + +### How do I rotate log files every so often? + +By default settings, no rotation occurs, your log files will just keep getting larger. + +Go to *Settings* -> *Preferences* -> *Logging* and change the log filename to any one of these: + +> %Y-%m-%d/%n-%c.log ->2006-12-30/FreeNode-\#channel.log +> +> %n/%Y-%m-%d/%c.log ->FreeNode/2006-12-30/\#channel.log +> +> %n/%c.log -> FreeNode/\#channel.log (no rotation) + +%Y, %m and %d represents the current year, month and day respectively. +%n is the network name, e.g. "FreeNode" or "UnderNet", and finally, %c +is the channel. In these examples, a new log filename and folder would +be created after midnight. + + You can find more possibilities at +[http://xchat.org/docs/log/](http://xchat.org/docs/log/). + +### Where did the Real Name field go? + +The real name field is now removed from the Network List. This is in +order to avoid alienating newcomers (some might be afraid of their +personal data). + +The network-specific real name can still be set via the GUI. If you want +to modify the global real name, just issue the following command: + +> /set irc\_real\_name Stewie Griffin + + +### How do I migrate my settings from XChat? + +* UNIX/Linux +> 1. Copy ~/.xchat2 to ~/.config/hexchat +> 2. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchat.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/hexchat.conf +> 3. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchatlogs to ~/.config/hexchat/logs +> 4. Move all your 3rd party addons to ~/.config/hexchat/addons +> 5. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/plugin\_*.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/addon\_*.conf + +* Windows +> 1. Copy *%APPDATA%\X-Chat 2\ to *%APPDATA%\HexChat\ +> 2. Rename *%APPDATA%\HexChat\xchat.conf to %APPDATA%\HexChat\hexchat.conf +> 3. Rename *%APPDATA%\HexChat\xchatlogs\ to *%APPDATA%\HexChat\logs\ +> 4. Move all your 3rd party addons to %APPDATA%\HexChat\addons\ +> 5. Rename *%APPDATA%\HexChat\plugin\_*.conf to %APPDATA%\HexChat\addon\_*.conf + + +Contributions, Development and Bugs. +------------------------------------ + +### I found a bug, what can I do? + +Firstly, make sure it's the latest stable version of HexChat. + +If you still experience issues, you can search for the issue on +[Github](https://github.com/hexchat/hexchat/issues?state=open) +if it has not been reported open an issue with as much detail as possible. + + +### Can I write a new language translation for HexChat? + +You sure can, but I don't accept translations directly. They must be +done through the [Transifex +Project](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/hexchat/). Bear in mind +that the email address with which you register on Transifex will be +visible in the translation files. + + +* * * * * + +For pretty html: `pandoc --toc -s faq.md -o faq.html` \ No newline at end of file |