MetaChat Viewer

[lord]

A text-based viewer for iOS based iPhones and iPads that want to chat in SL & Opensim-based worlds.
Blog: MetaChat
Download: ‎MetaChat

 

[lord]

Update to MetaChat Viewer, as per Thomas Dietzer:

What’s New

Feb 7, 2019
Version 1.2.9101
* friendlist: - if not loaded pull-down-to-refresh to query server again
- load offline friend invites on startup

* groups: - activate a group tag and select role (from available)
- fixed a rare crash when loading the group founder name

* removed functions and variables that are no longer needed to increase overall speed

full list of changes MetaChat
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[lord]

Update to MetaChat Viewer, as per Thomas Dietzer:

1.2.9102
Feb 28, 2019
IM:
- fixed a problem in conference chats with non-friends
- sometimes new IMs lead to a crash fixed
overall updates for more speed and reliability
full list of changes MetaChat
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[lord]

Update to MetaChat Viewer, as per Thomas Dietzer:

Update 1.2.9103 ready for approval
4. April 2019worldchat2017
MS released the update for Visual Studio on time so here we go:
All over speed increased – especially because of the new event management.
If you encounter a delay in message receive/send this is not direct related to MetaChat.
It´s either a common SL problem or simply because your network isn´t as fast as recommended by LL.
Global

• removed InWorldz from the default grid list (USER REPORTED)
• problem with privacy text selection cleared (USER REPORTED)
• event system reworked to call simulator events only once to reduce server/app communication load
• checked against the new iPhone XR screen resolution

GROUPS

• sometimes search groups give empty rows, disable selection to avoid crash
• problem with activate titles and show active title cleared
  (you cannot change your title too often shortly)

CHAT

• in all chat windows you can now pinch zoom (two fingers move) text
  (reset: leave chat and enter again)
  (MapChat, IM, GroupIM) (USER FEATURE REQUEST)

MAPCHAT

• problem with “show avatars near me” when tapping the top bar, cleared

BACKGROUND MODE

• settings: change if you do not want notices/alarms while in background
  (USER FEATURE REQUEST)

MetaChat

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[lord]

Update to MetaChat Viewer, as per Thomas Dietzer:
Update 1.2.9104
17. May 2019worldchat2017
Sorry but 1.2.9104 got rejected and about some family drama i didn´t notice.
This time the update is big because the whole code (and the libraries – around 60.000 lines of code) where checked with external testing-tools.
One thing: There is no mobile SL/Opensim. MetaChat is a viewer like any other PC viewer with the same system requirements (network ….) it just runs on mobile devices. Switching cells, unstable (packet loss) connections cannot be supported. This is a server side requirement.

Changelist

• improved “server disconnect” detection

FRIENDLIST

• loading friendlist set waittime from 60 seconds to 100 for slower connections
• use cached textures to increase loading speed of friends and profiles

MESSAGES

• waittime for UUID set from 10 to 30 seconds for slower connections

IM

• double check the UUID for receiver
• added extendedIMformat description
• timing for typing start/stop adjusted
• problem with delete IMs solved

GROUPS

• increased loading speed of group-profile
• CRITICAL PROBLEM: count of unread IMs calculated wrong while in GroupsView, resolved

FRIENDS

• use cached textures to increase loading speed of friends and profiles

ACCOUNT

• limiting the password to 16 chacters (SL servers do not accept more)
• check password for spaces (not allowed)

MetaChat

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[lord]

Update to MetaChat Viewer, as per Thomas Dietzer:
Update 1.2.9105

Update 1.2.9105 ready for approval

Sorry this update was delayed because Microsoft updated Visual Studio and that broke some of the “ancient” web connection SL servers use for the connection. Had to make a complete rollb…

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Sorry this update was delayed because Microsoft updated Visual Studio and that broke some of the “ancient” web connection SL servers use for the connection.
Had to make a complete rollback and re-invent the “wheel”.

• adjusted icons sizes for smaller devices
  MAP
• switch between mapview and landmarks
  in mapview the simwide avatars are visible (scrollable list)
  select an avatar in avatarlist marks it on the map
• rearranged view to make room for dual list

INVENTORY

• could not load worn tab in inventory, solved

RLV

• sometimes did not work, was related to “current outfit folder”

GROUPS

• title can only be changed in active group

 

[lord]

Update to MetaChat Viewer, as per Thomas Dietzer:
Update 1.2.9106

Update 1.2.9106 waiting for approval

A long wanted feature – uploading pictures – is still on the list. SL uses the commercial Kakadu library with huge license fees (1000 $/year) Free libraries are not available for iOS de…

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Please check the new message cap limit for SL servers, this can lead to problems
sending/receiving messages - but thats out of my control

- Connection less sensitive about network problems (can slow down the app)
- Workaround for crash during send/receive message should be cleared (bug in MySQL)

MAP
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- fixed crash when walk outside simulator borders
- fly doesn´t shoot you into oblivion, hold the button goes up - release stay at this height

CHAT
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- open chat does not scroll to bottom at incoming messages or when switch to chat window
- incoming message from Security Orbs, Vendors showing UUID are translated into usernames
e.g. "Report from secondlife:///app/agent/xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx/agent sent" translates
"Report from John Doe sent"

GROUP
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- muted GroupIM are not displayed anymore

IM
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- fixed: after start all unread messages where loaded but not announced (badge counter)

full list of changes MetaChat
found a bug want a feature use in-app mail or blog MetaChat

 

[lord]

Version 1.2.9108 ready for approval

EDIT: the app was rejected for the reference to iOS13. If you are using beta software please do not leave bad reviews because developers are not allowed to use new features before final release. Bu…

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Reporter's note: While the note says this app was rejected, it seems to still be downloadable...so I'm not sure what is up with this release.

 

[lord]

Metachat Update
Download Page: https://apps.apple.com/app/metachat/id1257878466
Summary Page: 1.2.9109

 

[Brenda Archer]

Metachat Update
Download Page: https://apps.apple.com/app/metachat/id1257878466
Summary Page: 1.2.9109

Gonna try it, wish me luck!

 

[lord]

1.2.9114
Apr 6, 2020
- download manager: distinct between agni and aditi grid
- fixed: crash when take on/off detach/attach items from inventory
- fixed: Local map displays for all grid
- fixed: World map displays for all grids (down sims are ignored)
- added new attachment points, wearable types
- added new mesh format for future functions
full list of changes MetaChat
found a bug want a feature use in-app mail or blog MetaChat
Blog: MetaChat
Download: ‎MetaChat

 

[lord]

Update 1.2.9115 ready for approval

UPDATE: As if things aren’t bad enough, apple refuses to accept the newest update. I am not sure if working from home causes their problems but the developer forums are filled with complaints…

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[lord]

Update 1.2.9116
Description: OMG – finally
Download Preview: ‎MetaChat

 

[lord]

Version 1.2.9117

Spinning sign to show accounts are loaded ...

Faster preview of inventory items


FIXED: chat log not stored because of SQLite connection parameters changed

FIXED: sometimes images in inventory not shown

FIXED: if simulator refuse udp connection do not exit the app


Inventory item view loads faster


full list of changes MetaChat