-1. I get this error: /bin/sh: no: command not found
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-2. How do I compile HexChat on my Sun OS system?
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-1. How do I enable identd in HexChat? (How do I get rid of the ~ in front of my username?)
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-2. How do I auto join more than one channel with keys?
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-3. How do I autoconnect and join a channel when HexChat loads?
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-4. How do I cut and paste in HexChat?
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-5. How do I connect through a proxy?
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-6. How do I show @ and + in front of nicknames that are Op and Voice when they talk?
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-7. How do I change the Op and Voice userlist icons and Tree View icons?
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-8. How do I set different ban types?
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-9. Why can't I see accented-letters/umlauts/upper-ascii-chars in HexChat?
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-10. Why does the timestamp overlap some nicknames?
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-11. How do I turn on Conference mode where I will not see join or part messages?
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-12. How can I run the /dccserver command?
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-13. Why doesn't DCC send work behind a router (IPNat/ADSL)?
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-14. How do I execute multiple commands in one line?
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-15. How do I enable Emacs key bindings in HexChat?
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-16. I get this error: "Unknown file type abc.yz. Maybe you need to install the Perl or Python plugin?"
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-17. How do I play sound files on certain events?
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-18. How do I auto-load scripts at startup?
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-19. How do I minimize HexChat to the System Tray (Notification Area)?
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-20. Can I select and copy text with the time stamps?
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-21. What's the deal with opening URLs in HexChat on Linux/Unix?
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-22. Where are the log files saved to?
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-23. How do I rotate log files every so often?
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-24. How do I enable graphical smilies (emoticons)?
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-25. Where did the Real Name field go?
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-26. How do I migrate my settings from XChat?
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-1. Why does HexChat leak so much memory?
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-2. My copy of HexChat crashes, what can I do?
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-3. Can I write a new language translation for HexChat?
-
-If you get an error something like: -
---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 -
-It means you don't have GNU gettext installed. There are two solutions: -
-- HexChat uses GNU gettext which in turn requires gmake, either install that - and or use ./configure --disable-nls with Sun's own make. -
- -
-UNIX:
- 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: xchat_auth
-
-
WINDOWS:
- The win32 version of HexChat comes with a built-in identd server. It is
- enabled by default, but can be disabled with /set identd 0.
-
- 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" -
-- 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". -
- --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. -
- --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). -
- --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. -
- --To display @ and + characters next to nicknames as they talk, do the following: -
-
-In the menus, open up Settings -> Advanced -> 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:
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%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.
-
-Unix/Linux
-
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.
-
-
-Windows
-
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.
-
-- --
-- Name Description - op.png Userlist: Op - hop.png Userlist: Half-Op - voice.png Userlist: Voice - red.png Userlist: Owner - purple.png Userlist: Founder - - server.png Tree: Server - channel.png Tree: Channel - dialog.png Tree: Dialog/Query - util.png Tree: Utility (Channel List, DCC etc) - - message.png Tray: Message - highlight.png Tray: Highlighted Message - fileoffer.png Tray: DCC - - hexchat.png Main HexChat icon
- Three ways: -
-
-Refer to http://xchat.org/encoding/.
-Note: Log files are always written in UTF-8/Unicode.
-
-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. -
- --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, type:
--/set irc_conf_mode 1
Then all channels you join after setting this will start with "Show join/part messages" turned off.
- -
-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.
-
-Unofficial unix patches are available here.
-
Update: DCC Server feature has been added in the official Windows release 2.4.1b.
-
- 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. -
- -- There are three ways to do this: -
--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. -
--Note: 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. -
--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: -GTK+ 2.4.0 release notes. -
- --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. -
-hexchat -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). -
- -The root of your HexChat config is:
-Referred to as <config> from now. HexChat automatically loads, at startup:
-
-There are two plugins available that allow this:
-
Unix: SysTray Plugin
-
Windows: xTray
-
-Note that HexChat 2.8.0+ has its own tray feature, but you can disable it -in Settings > Preferences > Alerts and still run these plugins, if you prefer. -
- --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. -
- -
-Right-clicking on a URL and selecting Open Link in Browser will open the link
-in your "preferred browser". In Gnome, your preferred browser can be changed in System > Preferences > More Preferences > Preferred Applications.
-
-Notes for 2.8.0 or newer:
-
-Everything should just work automatically without any changes from you. Here's how the current
-logic works:
-
-Notes for 2.6.8 or older:
-
-If you're not using Gnome, e.g KDE or some other desktop environment, you're fresh out of luck!
-
Note for Debian and Ubuntu: Integration with Gnome is broken on this distro! Please set
-sensible-browser instead. We have no control over what the Debian packagers do, so complain
-to them for this screw up. Example:
-sudo update-alternatives --set x-www-browser /usr/bin/firefox
-
-
-More details
-
-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: /set gui_url_mod 0, provided you have HexChat 2.6.6 or newer.
-
-You can also add more items to the right-click menu in HexChat: Settings > Advanced > URL Handlers.
-
For example, you could add an entry like !firefox -a firefox -remote 'openURL(%s,new-tab)'
-
But this kind of messing around shouldn't be necessary, it just works automatically in Gnome, KDE and Windows with 2.8.0+!
-
-UNIX
-
-
~/.hexchat/logs/
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where ~ represents your home directory.
-
-
-
Windows
-
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Windows XP/2000: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\HexChat\logs
-
Windows Vista/7: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\HexChat\logs
-
-Requires: 2.6.1+
-
-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:
-
---
-- Setting Example filename that would be written - %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/.
-
-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 "Eye Candy Theme" when given the option. -
-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:
-
-/set text_emoticons off
-
-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 -
-UNIX:
- Copy ~/.xchat2 to ~/.config/hexchat
- Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchat.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/hexchat.conf
- Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchatlogs to ~/.config/hexchat/logs
- Move all your 3rd party scripts/plugins to ~/.config/hexchat/addons
- Rename ~/.config/hexchat/plugin_*.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/addon_*.conf
-
-WINDOWS:
- Copy %APPDATA%\X-Chat 2 to %APPDATA%\HexChat
- Rename %APPDATA%\HexChat\xchat.conf to %APPDATA%\HexChat\hexchat.conf
- Rename %APPDATA%\HexChat\xchatlogs to %APPDATA%\HexChat\logs
- Move all your 3rd party scripts/plugins to %APPDATA%\HexChat\addons
- Rename %APPDATA%\HexChat\plugin_*.conf to %APPDATA%\HexChat\addon_*.conf
-
-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()! -
- --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: 2.8.x patches -
- 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 here. -
- --You sure can, but I don't accept translations directly. They must be done through the -Transifex Project. -Bear in mind that the email address with which you register on Transifex will be visible in the translation files. -
- - - diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a7d3c8de --- /dev/null +++ b/faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,312 @@ +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 + +* Unix/Linux +> /usr/share/hexchat + +* Windows +> C:\Program Files\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