I. Starting out
1. What exactly is a java applet?
Java applets are small Java programs that are run from a web browser when a webpage that uses Java is loaded. These programs can be included in an HTML page much like an image can be included.
2. Is Java and Javascript the same?
No. JavaScript and Java are two totally separate languages. The fact that they are similarly named means nothing.
3. Do I need to know how to program in Java to use the applets?
No. All you need to do is copy and paste the code of the applet you wish to use into the html code of your webpage and upload it.
4. Do I need to know any html?
A basic knowledge of html tags is necessary to add the applet to your webpage. However, most free hosts, like geocities, have those already set up for you. You just need to paste the applet code where it belongs on your webpage.
5. What about the applet using my bandwidth?
We host the applet on our servers. It doesn't use your bandwidth.
6. What are some sites that I can use to upload the applet to?
There are many all over the internet. Some of the popular ones are Geocities, Angelfire and Tripod but there are hundreds of others. Simple do a search for "free web pages" on a search engine and explore to find one that suits you.
7. I've copied the applet code into Frontpage but can't get it to work. What am I doing wrong?
Frontpage is a little quirky when it comes to adding the code, so you can't just copy and paste it directly into it. First, copy the code and paste it into a .txt document such as notepad. Save it and then copy it from that saved file. Paste it into the HTML window of Frontpage. Now it will work once you upload it.
8. Am I allowed to place ads on the applet?
Well, you can do anything you like with your web pages. However, you can't place ads on the applet itself, due to the way it's coded.
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II. Common Problems
1. I've pasted the applet code but it isnt working. What did I do wrong?
#1. You can't connect more than once from the same ip. If you're connected on another, disconnect from it and then try connecting with yours.
#2. You can't run the applet code locally. It must be uploaded to a web page.
#3. Check your code over, looking for missing tags.
If you still can't find the problem, connect to the wikkedwire network and /join #help we'll
be glad to try to help you.
2. I've uploaded the java to my web page, but I just see a gray background. What is wrong?
It could be the java machine you have on your pc. The Sun Java seems to cause problems with the applet such as seeing gray backgrounds and not being able to see second windows. You can get the Microsoft Java here:
http://www.wikked.us/javaupgrade.html You will need to go to Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and uninstall your sun java before installing the Microsoft JVM.
3. Why can't my friend hear the sounds I'm using on my applet?
Your friend is probably using another chat client such as mIRC or Pirch. Only other java users can hear the sounds.
4. I can't get any commands to work. What am I doing wrong?
First check to make sure you're typing the command correctly. A common error users make is spelling nickserv as nickserve, chanserv as chanserve, etc. Another problem, if you're trying to register your nickname or identify, is adding your nickname to the command. The next thing to check is to see if you're typing in colors or bold text. Services will only recognize the default text that you originally connect with. If you still can't discover what is wrong, type: /join #help and we'll be glad to help you figure out what the problem is.
5. Can I restrict access to my channel to only users connecting from my webpage?
You can set your channel to secret (+s) so that it doesn't appear on the rooms list to other users. However, if you or one of your users that is IN your channel views the rooms list, you will see it listed. Others outside your channel won't see it. Another option is to "key" the room which means set a password on it that users would need to enter to join the channel. Those are the main things you can do. However, if you don't key protect it and only have +s set, users in your channel may tell others the name of your room in which case they could join it simply by typing /join #channel.
6. I have a members only site. Can I add a password to prevent non-users from using my applet?
The only way to do that is to password protect your site itself. You can add a password to your channel once you create it to prevent other users from joining through irc.
7. I have my applet working correctly on my webpage. What is the next step?
Join our help channel and someone will guide you in registering your nickname and channel. After that, simply add your channel name into the code and you're all ready for your users to begin using it.
8. Do I have control of my room?
Yes. We do not interfere at any time unless you ask for our help, or if network rules are being violated, in which case we will attempt to contact you before taking any action. If you need help or have questions, our friendly and qualified staff will be more than happy to help you.
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III. Themes
1. I just don't understand how to change the themes for the applets. Can you explain more?
The code for the themed applets that you first copy and paste gives you the theme "colors". Once you have it pasted, there are 2 params that you need to make a minor change in. In the <head> of your webpage, you should have this param:
<base href="http://www.wikked.us/themes/colors/">
You will need to change this to include the name of the theme you want. As an example, let's say you want the "Space" theme. You'd change the above param to this:
<base href="http://www.wikked.us/themes/space/">
The second theme you need to change is in the body of the applet code. Look there and you'll see this param:
<param name=ssp value="/params/colors.prm">
To change this to the "space" theme, you'd make it look like this:
<param name=ssp value="/params/space.prm">
That's it. Your theme should work once you save it and upload it to your website.
2. I can't get the applet theme called "Sounds" to work. What should I do?
That theme is a little different than the others and requires additional code to be added. You can double click on the picture of the theme which will cause it to open. Then right click somewhere on the applet and click "view source". There's the code that you need. Just paste it in the appropriate places on your webpage. If it seems a little difficult to do still, simply connect to Wikkedwire and /join #help. One of us will be glad to help you get it working.
3. How do I change the colors on my applet?
Colors are set using the guicolor params. You can change any of the colors you'd like to. Here are some of the guicolors:
<param name="guicolors1
"value="tickertextcolor=000000;tickercolor=FFFFFF;tickerhicolor=C0C0C0">
<param name="guicolors2" value="noticecolor=004080;systemColor=0000FF">
<param name="guicolors3" value="sessioncolor=FFFFFF;sessiontextcolor=000000">
<param name="guicolors4" value="inputcolor=FFFFFF;inputtextcolor=000000">
<param name="guicolors5"
opvalue="nickinputcolor=FF0000;nickinputtextcolor=000000;youcolor=990099">
<param name="guicolors6" value="joincolor=FF0000;voicecolor=FF0000;900;talkcolor=000000;
quitcolor=FB6705;soundcolor=7E017E;titletextcolor=FFFFFF;titlecolor=003399">
4. I need a good color chart to customize my applet. Where can I find one?
There are many to choose from. Here's one of the best:
http://www.draac.com/hexchart.html
5. Can I customize the buttons on my applet?
No. You can change the text color on them but that's about it.
6. Can I remove a certain one of the buttons but leave the others?
No. You can either choose to hide all of them or show all of them.
7. I can't seem to get the avatars to work. What's wrong?
The avatars no longer work on the applets. They were sacrificed to gain faster connection speeds for our users.
8. What is the red spider I see by some nicknames?
That is the standard op (operator) icon on the java applets. Some people think it looks like a spider.
9. How can I get rid of the red spider?
Add this param to your code:
<param name="opimage" value="">
10. Why are some of the names in the nicklist different colors than other names?
The java applet is set up to show people who are ops in one color, halfops in another, voices in another and regular users in yet another. You can change them to suit your preferences using the guicolor params.
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IV. Params
1. Can I remove the list of rooms from showing on my applet?
Yes. To do this, set this param this way:
<param name="roomswidth" value="0">
2. How can I get the Op Panel to come up that lets me control my room?
Simply type: !load OpPanel (the Caps are necessary)
3. I don't want every user that connects to see the Op Panel. Can I remove it?
Yes, you can. Use this param:
<param name="loadmodules" value="OpPanel hide">
However, the first person into the room will still see it. Only an operator you've appointed can use it though. After that, the other users won't.
4. My chat is showing text like this in the room "Mary said: hi" instead of text like I see in other chans which just shows the nickname like this "Mary: hi". How can I set mine to not use the word "said" each time?
By adding this param to your java code:
<param name="nosaid" value="true">
5. What are the Params?
The Params, or Parameters, are the individual lines of code that perform a certain "job" within the applet program. You may use the additional Params to customize any of the applets available to suit your needs. The params are found here:
http://www.wikked.us/params.html
6. I'm on the param page and have the Param I want to add, but there are 2 options there for it. One says in a web page and the other says in a param file. Which do I use?
Always use the params from "In a Web Page"
7. Where do I put the params I'm using to customize my applet?
You can put them anywhere within the <applet> </applet> tags of your code. It's best to try to keep them with similar params for ease of finding them again when you're working on your code.
8. I added the Param I needed but it isn't working. What am I doing wrong?
First of all, make sure you copied it correctly and have it between the <applet></applet> tags of your code. If you do, then it's possible that param is no longer enabled for various reasons. The configuration for the applets has been optimized for the very best performance for our users. In doing so, some params had to be sacrificed for speed and performance.
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