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.- Scroll down to the Add smiley section.
- Upload an image and enter one or more abbreviations.
- Click on Upload smiley.