Receiving messages

Received messages automatically stream into a list area in the Chat/Messages pane. The message list is a dynamic, interactive list of communications between online members and also the OKbridge system.

Color Coding: The messages in the list are color coded according to type, make them easy to quickly identify.

Freezing the message stream: Messages you receive scroll automatically as they stream into the list area in real time. To halt the scrolling temporarily when you're reading, just hover your mouse over the message list. The message background becomes a light gray color indicating auto scrolling is frozen. Move your mouse outside the message area to resume scrolling. (Also resumes if mouse is motionless for 5 seconds.)

Single-clicking on a message: When you single-click a message, the screen displays related info and options:

• The sender’s name pops into the Chat with field.

• The  sender’s stats appear in the Information pane.

• If the message is a new-table announcement from the system, the table's setup info and current players appear in the Information pane.  

• The Go to Table button on the Chat/Message toolbar becomes active and applies to the highlighted message.

Double-clicking on a message: When you double-click a message from a sender at a table or from the system announcing a new table, you are taken to the table as an observer.

Filtering to block messages: You can set up filters to block certain incoming messages. Click the Filter button in the Chat/Messages tool bar to create a list of words and phrases to filter unwanted incoming messages.

Opening a separate Chat/Messages window: You can open a separate Chat/Messages window to make viewing incoming messages more convenient. Just click the Tear-off icon in the Chat/Messages pane, and display it in a separate sizable and movable window. You can then place the window anywhere you please and size it accordingly.