Getting started
Utilizing the chat functionality is an out-of-the-box experience, with a few requirements to begin.
Start by downloading the module from the Marketplace.
Then, download the dependencies as mentioned in the 'Dependencies' section.
Add the 'ASU_Websockets' microflow to your main application after startup microflow.
Configure the security settings as per your requirements.
Finally, add the snippet 'SNIP_Chat_And_Channel' to your desired page, and you're all set to go!
-> Add full example (with chat context) (so -> create chat, etc.)
6. optional → tailerfit/configure you chat experience → screenshot is outdated now
Dependencies
Bizzomate websockets
Encryption (Optional: references to this module can be deleted when encryption is disabled)
Icons (Optional: can be replaced with your own icons in the snippets)
Icon collection Atlas
Icon collection Atlas_Filled
Module roles suggestions
The module offers various module roles that can be assigned to user roles according to your preferences. To be able to chat you’ll need the user role: ReadWrite_OwnChats. From there you can add additional privilages as needed:
Actions_CreateNewChats
Actions_DeleteOwnChats
Actions_WriteOwnAvatar
Actions_WriteOwnUsername
There are also some admin privilages:
Read_AllMessages - Like the name implies, you’ll be able to read all messages of all users
Read(Write)_AllOtherData - This is all non message data. It’s a useful for admins to allow them to read and write data that is not AVG sensitive.
Config - Useful for Administrators (e.g. manage scheduled events)
License
Experimenting with the Chat widget locally on your PC or within a Mendix sandbox environment doesn't require a license. However, a license is required for a production build.
Additionally, a license is unnecessary when the app is in production but the Chat widget isn't utilized on any pages. In such instances, you can merely provide an empty variable or constant.
