Settings

Chats in ILIAS

A chat system is available in ILIAS. The chat server that makes this possible is not a direct component of ILIAS, but a Java-based server service and must be installed during the initial installation.


Smilies

Make smilies available

You are located in the administration under Repository and Objects>Chat. the Smilies tab lists which combinations of abbreviations and smilies exist by default in ILIAS. here you now have the following options for managing smilies:

  • Delete smilies: To do this, select the smiley in question and click on Delete selected smilies.
    Note: If you delete a smiley, it will not be available for chat participants, but it will remain visible in the chat if it has already been used.
  • Edit smilies: To do this, select the Edit option from the corresponding Actions menu. In edit mode, you can upload an alternative image and enter other or additional abbreviations/placeholders line by line.
  • Add new smilies: To create a new combination of an abbreviation and a corresponding smiley image, proceed as follows:<p>The smiley then also appears in the list.
    Note: If smilies are activated, it is immediately available for the chat participants.
    1. Scroll down to the Add smiley section.
    2. Upload an image and enter one or more abbreviations.
    3. Click on Upload smiley.