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When using the nickserv password HexChat waits a short time before joining.
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To change this value (which is in seconds) by running:
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> /set irc\_join\_delay number
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> /set irc\_join\_delay number
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The other option is SASL which is network dependent and can be enabled in the Network list (2.9.4+).
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### How do I connect through a proxy?
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Go to the menus, *Settings* -> *Preferences* -> *Network Setup* and fill in
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Go to the menus, _Settings_ `->` _Preferences_ `->` _Network Setup_ and fill in
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the requested information there. Authentication (using a username and
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password) is only supported for HTTP and Socks5.
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To display @ and + characters next to nicknames as they talk, do the
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following:
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In the menus, open up Settings -> Text Events. Find the
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*Channel Message* event in the list. The $3 code can be inserted to
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In the menus, open up _Settings_ `->` _Text Events_. Find the
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_Channel Message_ event in the list. The $3 code can be inserted to
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print the user's mode-character (e.g. @ or +). For example, you might
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want to change the default:
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> %C18%H<%H$4$1%H>%H%O$t$2
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> %C18%H<%H$4$1%H>%H%O$t$2
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To
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> %C18%H<%H$4$3$1%H>%H%O$t$2
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> %C18%H<%H$4$3$1%H>%H%O$t$2
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Don't forget to **press Enter**, so the changes take effect in the list at
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the top of the window.
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### How do I change the Op and Voice userlist icons and Tree View icons?
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You can override the default icons by placing PNG files with the names listed below in
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the specified directory.
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HexChat allows you to override the default icons. To use this feature, first create the required folder:
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#### Files
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* Unix/Linux
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**userlist:**
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> ~/.config/hexchat/icons
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> - op.png
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> - hop.png
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> - voice.png
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> - red.png *(1 level above op)*
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> - purple.png *(2 levels above op)*
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* Windows
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**channeltree:**
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> %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\icons
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> - server.png
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> - channel.png
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> - dialog.png
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> - util.png *(Channel List, DCC, etc (if enabled as tabs))*
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The required file names:
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**tray:**
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* **channel tree:**
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> - message.png
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> - highlight.png
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> - fileoffer.png
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> - hexchat.png
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* server.png
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* channel.png
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* dialog.png
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* util.png _(Channel List, DCC, etc (if enabled as tabs))_
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#### Locations
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* **tray icon:**
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You will need to create the directory.
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* message.png
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* highlight.png
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* fileoffer.png
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* hexchat.png
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* Unix/Linux
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* **user list:**
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> ~/.config/hexchat/icons
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* op.png
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* hop.png
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* voice.png
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* red.png _(1 level above op)_
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* purple.png _(2 levels above op)_
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* Windows
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> %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\icons
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You can hide either of them in Preferences.
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You can hide either of them in _Preferences_.
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### How do I set different ban types?
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1. Right click the nickname in the userlist, and choose a ban type from the "Kick/Ban" submenu.
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2. You can also do it manually:
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1. Right click the nickname in the userlist, and choose a ban type from the "Kick/Ban" submenu.
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2. You can also do it manually:
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> /ban nick bantype where the bantype is a number from 0 to 3.
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3. Or set the default with:
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3. Or set the default with:
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> /set irc\_ban\_type bantype sets the default ban type to use for all bans. The different types are:
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>
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> - 2 = \*!*user@*.host
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> - 3 = \*!*user@domain
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### Why does the timestamp overlap some nicknames?
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Some networks allow very long nicknames (up to 32 letters). It can be
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nicknames should not occur. The adjustment will not take effect
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immediately, a restart may be needed.
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### How do I turn on Conference mode where I will not see join or part messages?
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Right-click on the tab you want to change. In the submenu of the channel
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name, there's a toggle-item "Show join/part messages", simply turn this
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off.
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If you want to turn this option on globally go to *Preferences* -> *Advanced*
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If you want to turn this option on globally go to _Preferences_ `->` _Advanced_.
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Then all channels you join **after** setting this will start with "Show
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join/part messages" turned off.
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When offering a DCC file, HexChat will tell the receiver your address.
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If it says 192.168.0.1, the receiver will not be able to connect. One
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way to make it send your "real" address is to enable the "Get my IP from
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IRC Server" option in HexChat. This option is available in Preferences
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-> File Transfers. When you turn it ON, you will have to re-login to
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the server before it'll take effect.
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IRC Server" option in HexChat. This option is available in
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_Preferences_ `->` _File Transfers_. When you turn it ON, you will have
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to re-login to the server before it'll take effect.
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You will also need to forward some ports for use in DCC send. You may
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pick almost any port range you wish, for example, in HexChat set:
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> First DCC send port: 4990
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> First DCC send port: 4990
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> Last DCC send port: 5000
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This will allow you to send up to ten files at the same time, which
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There are three ways to do this:
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- /LOAD -e <textfile>, where <textfile> is a full pathname to a
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* /LOAD -e <textfile>, where <textfile> is a full pathname to a
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file containing commands on each line.
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- Separate your commands with CTRL-SHIFT-u-a. This will appear as
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a little box with numbers onit.
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* Separate your commands with CTRL-SHIFT-u-a. This will appear as a little box with numbers onit.
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- You can create two UserCommands, with the same name, and then
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execute the UserCommand. It will be executed in the same order as
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it's written in the UserCommands GUI.
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* You can create two UserCommands, with the same name, and then execute the UserCommand.
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It will be executed in the same order as it's written in the UserCommands GUI.
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### I get this error: "Unknown file type abc.yz. Maybe you need to install the Perl or Python plugin?"
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If you get this error when trying to load a Perl or Python script, it
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means the plugin for running those scripts isn't loaded.
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- The Perl, Python and TCL plugins come with HexChat in the same
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archive.
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- During ./configure, it will check for Perl, Python and TCL libs and
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headers, you should check if it failed there.
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- The plugins directory can be found by issuing the shell command
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> hexchat -p
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- All *.so files are auto-loaded at startup (*.dll on Windows).
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- If you downloaded a binary package, maybe the packager decided to
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exclude the Perl or Python plugins.
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* The Perl, Python and TCL plugins come with HexChat in the same archive.
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* During ./configure, it will check for Perl, Python and TCL libs and headers, you should check if it failed there.
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* The plugins directory can be found by issuing the shell command
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> hexchat -p
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* All *.so files are auto-loaded at startup (*.dll on Windows).
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* If you downloaded a binary package, maybe the packager decided to exclude the Perl or Python plugins.
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### How do I play sound files on certain events?
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In the menus, go to: *Settings* -> *Preferences* -> *Sound*. Select the event
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you want to make a sound on, then type in a sound filename (or use the
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Browse button).
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In the menus, go to: _Settings_ `->` _Preferences_ `->` _Sound_. Select the event
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you want to make a sound on, then type in a sound filename (or use the Browse button).
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### How do I auto-load scripts at startup?
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The root of your HexChat config is:
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- Windows: %APPDATA%\\HexChat
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- Unix/Linux: ~/.config/hexchat
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* Windows: %APPDATA%\\HexChat
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* Unix/Linux: ~/.config/hexchat
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Referred to as <config> from now. HexChat automatically loads, at startup:
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Referred to as config from now. HexChat automatically loads, at startup:
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* <config>/addons/*.lua Lua scripts
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* <config>/addons/*.pl Perl scripts
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* <config>/addons/*.py Python scripts
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* <config>/addons/*.tcl Tcl scripts
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* <config>/addons/*.dll Plugins (Windows)
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* <config>/addons/*.so Plugins (Unix)
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> - config/addons/*.lua Lua scripts
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> - config/addons/*.pl Perl scripts
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> - config/addons/*.py Python scripts
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> - config/addons/*.tcl Tcl scripts
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> - config/addons/*.dll Plugins (Windows)
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> - config/addons/*.so Plugins (Unix)
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The addons dir may need to be created.
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You may need to create the _addons_ folder manually.
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### How do I minimize HexChat to the System Tray (Notification Area)?
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On both Unix and Windows there is an included tray plugin.
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To enable minimizing to tray on exit:
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On both Unix and Windows there is an included tray plugin. To enable minimizing to tray on exit:
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> /set gui\_tray\_flags -on 1
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> /set gui\_tray\_flags -on 1
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For minimizing to tray on minimize:
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> /set gui\_tray\_flags -on 4 *(use -off to disable)*
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> /set gui\_tray\_flags -on 4 *(use -off to disable)*
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Alerts for this tray are in *Preferences* -> *Alerts*
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Alerts for this tray are in _Preferences_ `->` _Alerts_.
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The other option is Windows only, called HexTray. It is included with the installer.
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Right click on the tray icon for its options.
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By default settings, no rotation occurs, your log files will just keep getting larger.
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Go to *Settings* -> *Preferences* -> *Logging* and change the log filename to any one of these:
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Go to _Settings_ `->` _Preferences_ `->` _Logging_ and change the log filename to any one of these:
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> %Y-%m-%d/%n-%c.log ->2006-12-30/FreeNode-\#channel.log
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> %Y-%m-%d/%n-%c.log ->2006-12-30/FreeNode-\#channel.log
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>
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> %n/%Y-%m-%d/%c.log ->FreeNode/2006-12-30/\#channel.log
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> %n/%Y-%m-%d/%c.log ->FreeNode/2006-12-30/\#channel.log
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>
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> %n/%c.log -> FreeNode/\#channel.log (no rotation)
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> %n/%c.log -> FreeNode/\#channel.log (no rotation)
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%Y, %m and %d represents the current year, month and day respectively.
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%n is the network name, e.g. "FreeNode" or "UnderNet", and finally, %c
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is the channel. In these examples, a new log filename and folder would
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be created after midnight.
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You can find more possibilities at
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[http://xchat.org/docs/log/](http://xchat.org/docs/log/).
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You can find more possibilities at [http://xchat.org/docs/log/](http://xchat.org/docs/log/).
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### Where did the Real Name field go?
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The network-specific real name can still be set via the GUI. If you want
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to modify the global real name, just issue the following command:
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> /set irc\_real\_name Stewie Griffin
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> /set irc\_real\_name Stewie Griffin
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### How do I migrate my settings from XChat?
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* UNIX/Linux
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* UNIX/Linux
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> 1. Copy ~/.xchat2 to ~/.config/hexchat
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> 2. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchat.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/hexchat.conf
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> 3. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchatlogs to ~/.config/hexchat/logs
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> 4. Move all your 3rd party addons to ~/.config/hexchat/addons
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> 5. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/plugin\_\*.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/addon\_\*.conf
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> 1. Copy ~/.xchat2 to ~/.config/hexchat
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> 2. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchat.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/hexchat.conf
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> 3. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/xchatlogs to ~/.config/hexchat/logs
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> 4. Move all your 3rd party addons to ~/.config/hexchat/addons
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> 5. Rename ~/.config/hexchat/plugin\_\*.conf to ~/.config/hexchat/addon\_\*.conf
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* Windows
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* Windows
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> 1. Copy *%APPDATA%\\X-Chat 2 to %APPDATA%\\HexChat
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> 2. Rename *%APPDATA%\\HexChat\\xchat.conf to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\hexchat.conf
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> 3. Rename *%APPDATA%\\HexChat\\xchatlogs to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\logs
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> 4. Move all your 3rd party addons to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\addons
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> 5. Rename *%APPDATA%\\HexChat\\plugin\_\*.conf to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\addon\_\*.conf
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> 1. Copy *%APPDATA%\\X-Chat 2 to %APPDATA%\\HexChat
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> 2. Rename *%APPDATA%\\HexChat\\xchat.conf to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\hexchat.conf
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> 3. Rename *%APPDATA%\\HexChat\\xchatlogs to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\logs
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> 4. Move all your 3rd party addons to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\addons
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> 5. Rename *%APPDATA%\\HexChat\\plugin\_\*.conf to %APPDATA%\\HexChat\\addon\_\*.conf
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## Contributions, Development and Bugs.
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### I found a bug, what can I do?
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Firstly, make sure it's the latest stable version of HexChat.
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If you still experience issues, you can search for the issue on
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[Github](https://github.com/hexchat/hexchat/issues?state=open)
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[GitHub](https://github.com/hexchat/hexchat/issues?state=open)
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if it has not been reported open an issue with as much detail as possible.
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### Can I write a new language translation for HexChat?
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You sure can, but I don't accept translations directly. They must be
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done through the [Transifex
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Project](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/hexchat/). You simply register
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on the site, then you can apply for membership in a translation team via the web
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interface. Approvals are done manually so it might take a few days for you to be
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approved. Also bear in mind that the email address with which you register on
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Transifex will be visible in the translation files.
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done through the
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[Transifex Project](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/hexchat/).
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You simply register on the site, then you can apply for membership in a translation
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team via the web interface. Approvals are done manually so it might take a few days
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for you to be approved. Also bear in mind that the email address with which you
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register on Transifex will be visible in the translation files.
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* * * * *
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***
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