Chat Control
Overview
The Chat Control is a custom made extension that is tailored to be used with Wisej.NET components and controls.
This free extension enables developers to integrate a feature-rich chat box that suits their needs, it supports custom controls, custom HTML input and output and much more, due to its modular design!
Custom Controls
Custom controls can be shown inside of the ChatBox control. In the above screenshot the PictureBox and Button menu shown are custom controls. Below is an example on how to create and show these controls within the ChatBox.
Custom Tools
Custom tools can be used to add additional functionalities to the ChatBox. In the above screenshot an "Upload" icon is used to allow the user add their own files to the chat. Here is a sample implementation of the upload functionality:
Lazy Messages
The Chat control supports lazy messages that show a typing indicator until completed.
See the following example for a lazy message that is immediately shown in the control and completed after three seconds:
How to Use
The Chat extension can be added to a Wisej.NET project using NuGet Package Manager.
Live Demo
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