Domino Web Access and JavaConnect client

You know when you've found a usability tidbit on the Web that was "way cool," but when you went to find it later on you just could not find it? This tip is a great usability "fix" for the troubled instant messaging chat interface in Domino Web Access. One of my clients kept complaining about the fact that the Web Access client's chat interface had several issues affecting its use, and almost all of these issues have open SPR's with Lotus. The client could care less if the issue is reported or not. The client's concern is that it doesn't work -- period. Well, this INI setting saved the day:

This will turn off the default chat client and give the Web Access user the JavaConnect client for instant messaging (and a lot more). Now users can be added to groups, the buddy lists are saved every time and files can be sent directly back and forth between users (instead of via e-mail).

The documentation is wrong on the defa...

Digg This!     StumbleUpon     Del.icio.us

RELATED CONTENT Domino Four-step application rollout with Notes 8.0.1 Widgets Running multiple instances of Lotus Notes Monitoring the status of external processes on a Lotus Domino server How to turn off the message recall feature in Lotus Notes 8 What is Notes 8.5's DAOS (Domino Attachment and Object Storage) feature? SaaS and collaboration set the stage at Lotusphere Top 10 Lotus Notes/Domino administration tips of 2008 How to upgrade to Lotus Notes 8 and retain Lotus Notes 7 Five Domino domain default server settings you should change and why How DirLint verifies data in Lotus Notes Domino 8 directories Domino Web Access (iNotes) Are you ready for LotusLive hosted email services? An introduction to iNotes for Lotus Notes/Domino 8.5 iNotes and Domino Web Access Administration Guide OpenNTF OpenLog Top 10 Notes/Domino administration tips of 2006 Two fast and easy Domino Web Access performance tips Changing timeout intervals for Domino Web Access authentication CIOs plan last laugh in BlackBerry brouhaha iNotes administration Possible Domino Denial of Service factors detailed

RELATED RESOURCES 2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary

ult setting (default is 0 not 1), but this is a solid fix for the problem. Now, if we could only have such a setting for the Lotus Notes client and its faulty built in chat client.

This setting (and more) can be found here.

Do you have comments on this tip? Let us know.

This tip was submitted to the SearchDomino.com tip exchange by member Rob Breault. Please let others know how useful it is via the rating scale below. Do you have a useful Notes/Domino tip or code to share? Submit it to our monthly tip contest and you could win a prize and a spot in our Hall of Fame.

Rate this Tip To rate tips, you must be a member of SearchDomino.com. Register now to start rating these tips. Log in if you are already a member. DISCLAIMER: Our Tips Exchange is a forum for you to share technical advice and expertise with your peers and to learn from other enterprise IT professionals. TechTarget provides the infrastructure to facilitate this sharing of information. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of the material submitted. You agree that your use of the Ask The Expert services and your reliance on any questions, answers, information or other materials received through this Web site is at your own risk.