frequently asked questions
- How do I use extpos.dll
- I input a set of coordinates for window "X" but Pidgin still puts the window in it's old location?
- I put extpos.dll in my plugins folder, and now Pidgin won't load (or gives an error and crashes)
- What are those shortcuts you mentioned, and how do I add them?
- I have a question not answered by this FAQ.
Where do I send my question / comment / concern / problem / feature request / candy?
frequently given answers
How do I use extpos.dll ?
Download the latest executable. Run the executable. You may have to restart Pidgin for the plugin to show up in the plugin browser. From there activating and configuring the plugin is done the same way as for any other plugin.
If you downloaded the zip archive, unzip the file extpos.dll to your \Pidgin\plugins directory. You may have to restart Pidgin for the plugin to show up in the plugin browser. From there activating and configuring the plugin is done the same way as for any other plugin.
I input a set of coordinates for window "X" but Pidgin still puts the window in it's old location?
You have probably put in a size and coordinate setting that places the window outside of your desktop. Try resetting the window's coordinates, and then moving them in small increments (5px - 25px at a time) until you have the window positioned more to your liking.
I put extpos.dll in my plugins folder, and now Pidgin won't load (or gives an error and crashes)
Open your plugins directory and remove extpos.dll. Send in a bug report and hopefully a new more compatible version will be available soon. Please inlcude the build of extpos.dll, the version of Pidgin your using, and any error messages that Pidgin gives before the crash occurs. Send your bug report to mikesart [at] gmail [dot] com, and include "Extpos Bug" somewhere in the subject line.
What are those shortcuts you mentioned, and how do I add them?
The two shortcuts are WindowsKey+G and WindowsKey+H. Once added Win+G will snap the focus from whatever window currently has focus to the most recent conversation window, and Win+H will show or hide the buddy list.
The way you add these is to open your prefs.xml file. This should be in your user directory of .purple. To get there quickly click [Start], then [Run], then type %userprofile%\Application Data\.purple, then open prefs.xml. Next search for this area ...
<pref name='hotkey_cycle_convs_mods' type='int' value='-1'/>
<pref name='hotkey_cycle_convs_vk' type='int' value='-1'/>
<pref name='hotkey_toggle_blist_mods' type='int' value='-1'/>
<pref name='hotkey_toggle_blist_vk' type='int' value='-1'/>
Then replace it with this ...
<pref name='hotkey_cycle_convs_mods' type='int' value='8'/>
<pref name='hotkey_cycle_convs_vk' type='int' value='71'/>
<pref name='hotkey_toggle_blist_mods' type='int' value='8'/>
<pref name='hotkey_toggle_blist_vk' type='int' value='72'/>
Now you should be able to use both of those shortcuts. If you would rather use different letters, the 71 and 72 are the letter values (G=71 and H=72), so starting with A=65 and ending with Z=90, you could use something else if you would prefer, or if Win+G and Win+H are already taken by another program.
I have a question not answered by this FAQ.
Where do I send my question / comment / concern / problem / feature request / candy?
For all non candy communications, please send those to Mike Sartain at mikesart [at] gmail [dot] com. Please include "Extpos" somewhere in the subject line. As for candy you will have to ask for a destination with a request sent to the above email address.