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Hidden Options
Over the years different options have either been added to Softros LAN Messenger without appearing in the interface or removed from it for legacy reasons. Those options are still accessible through several .ini files.
General.ini
Most settings of the application are stored in the General.ini file found in the %appdata%\Softros LAN Messenger folder. %appdata% is unique for each user and usually stands for:
- C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\ (in Windows Vista and later)
- C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\ (in older versions of Windows)
Please note that AppData and Application Data are hidden folders.
Listed below are the configurable parameters not available through the interface.
| Section | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [General] | RefreshTimer | Enables (1)/disables (0) refreshing the user list automatically. |
| RefreshTimerValue | Sets the automatic refresh time (in seconds). | |
| SnapWindow | Enables (1)/disables (0) snapping the main window to the desktop edges. | |
| SnapWindowValue | Sets the number of pixels for snapping to the desktop edges. | |
| HideMyself | Shows (1)/hides (0) one's own user name in the user list. | |
| [Messages] | HideConversationAfterSec | Sets a time period (in seconds) after which the Conversation window with a new incoming message closes automatically if the message has not been replied to. |
| UseSmiles | Enables (1)/disables (0) emoticons. | |
| [Files Transfer] | AESMode | Enables (1)/disables (0)/sets automatic (2) file transfer encryption. If the parameter is set to 0 on either side (sender’s or recipient’s), the encryption is disabled for both. If the parameter is set to 2, the encryption is always enabled except when Softros LAN Messenger is running through Terminal Service Engine. |
Network.cfg
Network settings can be exported from or imported to the Network.cfg file. You can change the network ports used by Softros LAN Messenger. If you decide to do so, please make sure you do it on all computers as otherwise communication between instances using different ports will be lost.
| Section | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [Network] | UDP Port | UPD port used to build the list. |
| TCP Port | TCP port used to receive messages and service information. | |
| File Port | TCP port used for file transfer. | |
| TimeOut | TCP connection timeout (in seconds). |
Ts.ini
Terminal Service Engine also comes with some configurable parameters. If you decide to change the ports, please make sure you do it on all machines and in all instances of Softros LAN Messenger, as otherwise communication between instances using different ports will be lost.
| Section | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [External] | UDPPort | UPD port used to build the list. |
| TCPPort | TCP port used to receive messages and service information. | |
| TCPFilePort | TCP port used for file transfer. | |
| TimeOut | TCP connection timeout (in seconds). |
SharedSettings Folder
Softros LAN Messenger allows you to configure the default settings, which may be useful in some deployment scenarios. If the SharedSettings folder is created in the Softros LAN Messenger installation folder and the preconfigured General.ini and Network.cfg files are put into it, Softros LAN Messenger by default applies their settings to all users of the computer.
User Icons
You can change the icons Softros LAN Messenger uses to show user status. To do so, you need to create a folder named Icons in the Softros LAN Messenger installation folder, and then put your custom .ico files into it. Each of the files must measure 16x16 pixels and be respectively named available.ico, busy.ico, away.ico or offline.ico.