What is Messenger plugin?
HTML mode of message composition window (and Composer) have some Tools
option in the menu bar. These tools (excluding Spell checker), such like
Tools | HTML tools | Edit HTML are called "Composer plugin". They are written
in Java, and end users can make their own plugin if need be.
Primarily, Netscape-made plugin was designed for Composer, and some
doesn't work correctly on Messenger. Since August 1999, I made a series
of plugins which fit to our needs and should work on Messenger. These tools
are posted and tested on NTMM under the project name; DIO. DIO stands for
"Do It Ourselves (if Netscape doesn't)"
I believe these plugins enlarge the possibility of Messenger and HTML
EM/posting, and make it easy composing "fancy e-mail". Hope you enjoy.
Released plugins
| Cathegory |
Jar file name |
Tool name on the menu bar |
Work on Mac? |
| Multimedia tools |
cpmmpack1 |
Multimedia | Embed midi
Multimedia | Embed wave |
No |
| HTML tools |
cpjtool1 |
Character Tools | Colorize for Messenger
HTML Tools | Set Stylin
HTML Tools | EDIT HTML |
Yes |
Moving layers
1. Marquee
2. Drifter
|
cpmarq3 |
Moving Layers | Single marquee
Moving Layers | Top border marquee |
Yes |
| cpdrif3 |
Moving Layers | Single Drifter
Moving Layers | Multiple Drifter |
Yes |
| HTML signature |
cpsigb2 |
Insert | HTML sig on bottom |
No |
| cpsigsb2 |
Insert | Selected sig on bottom |
No |
| Remove tools |
cpsnip1 |
Remove | All but text
Remove | JavaScript and Layer
Remove | Multimedia contents |
Yes |
Common install guide (HTML signature plugin needs special
setting)
The files are zip compressed. After unzipping, you'll find jar file. Close
Netscape, move or copy .jar file to your NC's .../program/plugins folder.
For example, Windows' default folder is
C:/Program Files/Netscape/Communicator/program/plugins.
Restart NC. You'll get above Tools option in the menu bar. If none
but spell checker exists on the Tools option, check below.
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1. Is Java enabled?
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Go to Edit | Prefs | Advanced, and see if Java is enabled. If not, enable
Java.
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2. Are you opening mail composition window on HTML mode?
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Go to Edit | Prefs | Mail & News | Formatting, and see if you are using
HTML editor mode.
What you need in making your own plugin.
For details in making your own Composer plugin, please refer Composer
Plug-in Guide in Netscape Dev Edge site.
Requirement:
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Java programming skill
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Composer plugin kit (which can be downloaded from above
site)
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Java programming tool, such like JDK, Visual Cafe, or JBuilder.
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A lot of trial and error ;-)
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