Introduction

When you run Softros LAN Messenger, you see the following window. The basic interface elements are described below.

Main Toolbar
This area contains control buttons that allow access to several general functions of Softros Messenger such as:
– Settings – Accesses Program Settings.
– Browse Received Files Folder – Opens the folder containing files you have received from other users.
– View Messaging History – Retrieves messages previously exchanged with the specified user.
– Help – Accesses this help system.
– About – Shows the “About” window with current Softros LAN Messenger version and licensing information.

Refresh Button
Click this button to refresh the users list. You also can set a timer to automate the refresh procedure (See Program Settings)

Online Users List
This area shows active Softros LAN Messenger users. Send and receive messages and files, retrieve personal and system user information (if it has been defined), and send broadcast messages to a defined group or to all online users.

User Groups
Create user groups from your users list, and arrange them at your discretion for ease of use and to allow selective broadcasts.

User Name Button
Click this button to change your own user name on the users list as it appears to others. By default, your Softros LAN Messenger name is your Windows log-in user id. (See “How to Change My User Name”).

Change Status Buttons
Click one of three status buttons to change your activity status, such as:
– I'm Available – Choose this status if you are free to communicate with another users.
– I'm Busy – Choose this status if you are working now but can answer the messages, receive files etc.
– I'm Away – Choose this status if you are away from your computer and will answer received messages when you come back.