Copyright: © 2000 Steven J Tucker


Introduction

What is WebTalk Professional?

WebTalk is a highly customized application that is part web browser, part chat program.

Simply put, WebTalk makes the chat pages you normally use easier and faster!

This first version of WebTalk professional has been designed for the chat forums of EBAY.COM.


End User Licence Agreement (EULA)

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WEBTALK SOFTWARE

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This WEBTALK End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and WebTalk Software for the WebTalk software product identified above, which includes "online" or electronic documentation (together, the "SOFTWARE PRODUCT" or "SOFTWARE"). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, simply destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE SHAREWARE EDITION

A limited license is granted to copy and distribute ONLY the SHAREWARE EDITION of the SOFTWARE for the use of others, subject to the following limitations:

1. The SHAREWARE EDITION must be copied in unmodified form.

2. The full machine-readable documentation and all samples must be included with each copy.

3. The SHAREWARE EDITION may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product without a specific license to do so from WebTalk Software.

4. Vending of the SHAREWARE EDITION in retail stores (by "shareware rack vendors") is specifically prohibited without prior written authorization.

5. No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or accepted, except as authorized below.

6. Non-profit user groups may distribute copies of the SHAREWARE EDITION to their members, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Non-profit groups may collect a nominal disk duplication fee.

7. Operators of electronic bulletin board systems and web sites may make the SHAREWARE EDITION available for downloading only as long as the above conditions are met. An overall or time-dependent charge for the use of a bulletin board system is permitted as long as there is not a specific charge for the download of the SHAREWARE EDITION.

D. Mail-order vendors of shareware software approved by the ASP may distribute the SHAREWARE EDITION, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Other vendors may distribute the SHAREWARE EDITION only after obtaining written permission from WebTalk Software. Such permission is usually granted. Please write for details (enclose your catalog). Vendors may charge a nominal disk duplication and handling fee.

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE

1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following rights:

a. You may use one copy of the WebTalk Software Product identified above on a single computer. The SOFTWARE is in "use" on a computer when it is loaded into temporary memory (e.g., RAM) or installed into permanent memory (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, or other storage device) of that computer. However, installation on a network server for the sole purpose of internal distribution to one or more other computer(s) shall not constitute "use" for which a separate license is required, provided you have a separate license for each computer to which the SOFTWARE is distributed.

b. Solely with respect to electronic documents included with the SOFTWARE, you may make an unlimited number of copies (either in hardcopy or electronic form), provided that such copies shall be used only for internal purposes and are not republished or distributed to any third party.

2. UPGRADES. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade you may use that upgraded product only in accordance with this EULA.

3. COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, any accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by WebTalk Software. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material except that you may either (a) make copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT solely for backup or archival purposes or (b) install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a single computer provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. You may not copy any printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

4. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

a. Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

b. No Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product and neither the software programs making up the SOFTWARE PRODUCT nor any UPDATE may be separated for use by more than one user at a time.

c. Rental. You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

d. Software Transfer. You may not sell, assign, or transfer the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

e. Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, WebTalk Software may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

5. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable.

MISCELLANEOUS

If you acquired this product in the United States, this EULA is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. If this product was acquired outside the United States, then local law may apply.

Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or the licensing of redistributables, you may contact WebTalk Software at classics@nacs.net

LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS SHAREWARE SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Some states and jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you. To the extent allowed by applicable law, implied warranties on the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are limited to ninety (90) days.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, WEBTALK SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL WEBTALK BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, EVEN IF WEBTALK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHERS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE/JURISDICTION TO STATE/JURISDICTION. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.


Legal Statement

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT PROVIDED BY, ASSOCIATED WITH, PRODUCED BY OR ENDORSED IN ANY WAY BY EBAY® OR ITS OWNERS OR AFFILIATES.

THIS PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN TESTED OR APPROVED OF BY EBAY® IN ANY WAY.

EBAY®, EBAY.COM®, and 'MyEbay' ARE OR CONTAIN REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF EBAY CORPORATION.

ALL TEXT, IMAGES, AND OTHER WEB CONTENT VIEWED WITH WEBTALK ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.

WINDOWS® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE MICROSOFT CORPORATION.


Downloading and Installing

Downloading

The newest versions of WebTalk for eBay can always be downloaded at the WebTalk Home Page.

WebTalk Homepage

Installation Instructions

WebTalk uses a self-extracting EXE installer that is very easy to use.

Once downloaded to your desktop, just double-click the WCSETUP.EXE icon on your desktop to complete the installation.


Starting the Program

Once installed, you can start WebTalk by clicking on the WebTalk icon that has been added to your Windows(tm) Start menu.


Selecting a Chat Forum

When WebTalk starts, it will default to the forum 'cafe', called the 'eBay Cafe'.  eBay provides many forums for its users, each with a specific purpose.

To see a listing of available forums, click the listbox at the top of the chat window.


Setting your User-ID and Password

While the eBay chat forums can be read by anyone, to post to them and participate in the conversation, you must be a registered eBay user.  If you are not a registered user of eBay, you will not be able to post messages to any eBay forum.

WebTalk allows you to chat more easily not only by offering a customized view of the chat pages, but it will also enter your password each time you post without any extra effort on your part.

To enter your user-id and password, select this option from the 'Settings' menu.

Then enter your eBay user-id and password in the boxes shown and press OK.

Be VERY careful when entering your password.  It will NOT echo back on the screen for your security.  If you make a typo while entering it, you will not be able to post messages or use other eBay pages in WebTalk that require your user-ID and password.

Once entered, WebTalk will automatically remember your information each time it starts.


Making your First Posting

If you have used the eBay chat forums before, then you are familiar with the procedure for posting a message, and how your finished posting will appear.

All WebTalk posting fields and boxes accept any text you would like to type, as well as any HTML you want to add manually.

Once you have entered your user-id, you may post in 2 ways.  The simplest way to post is to simply type your message in the 'Post Text' box and press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard.

WebTalk also provides a multi-line composer for your convenience.  Enter the text exactly how you would like it to appear on screen.  WebTalk will add the HTML required to format the text automatically!

To access the Multi-Line Composer, press the 'Editor' button seen at the far right of the Post Text field.

Once the text is entered, you can press the 'Post' button to post it.  A 'Clear' button is also provided to clear the box if you wish.

Press 'Exit' to hide the box, or the small 'x' in the upper right hand corner.  You may also press the 'Editor' button again to hide the window.

The window-shade button beside the close button will 'roll up' the editor window so that only the title bar shows.  To restore it just click the window-shade button again.

Read more about WebTalk's Advanced Features to find out how to change fonts, colors, and sizes.


Customize your Font Settings

WebTalk provides a powerful TextFX palette to allow you to change the look and feel of your postings with various fonts, colors and special effects.

To access the TextFX palette, press the TextFX button at the upper right of the WebTalk window.

The TextFX window can be hidden, moved and rolled up in the same manner as the Multiline Editor Window .

Any changes made in the TextFX palette will show in the small example window shown at the bottom of the palette.  It shows exactly how the effects will appear in your postings.

For a complete guide to the TextFX palette, see the Advanced Features chapter.


WebTalk Configuration Settings

WebTalk has a number of configuration settings to let you customize its behavior to best suit your needs.

All settings can be found on the 'Settings' menu at the top of the main WebTalk window.

DISPLAY IMAGES

This checkbox controls weither images are downloaded and displayed in the main WebTalk window.  If unchecked, no image will be downloaded and a small square will be displayed in THEIR place.

RECYCLE BROWSER WINDOWS

This checkbox controls how WebTalk launches your external web browser for any web links you might click on.  If it is checked, WebTalk will send any URL's to an existing web browser, if one is running.  If unchecked, WebTalk will always start a new instance of your default web browser for each link clicked.

MAXIMIZE ON STARTUP

This checkbox controls WebTalk behavior at startup.  Normally when checked, WebTalk will Maximize itself on startup to fill your entire screen.  If you wish WebTalk to remain a small window when starting up, just uncheck this box and restart WebTalk.

HIGHLIGHT NEW POSTS

If checked, all 'old' posts in the main chat window will appear shaded so its easier to recognize and read the newest posts after each refresh.  If left in its default unchecked state, old and new posts will appear with the same color.

CACHE CONTROL

Like all web browsers, WebTalk maintains a media cache to make re-loading of large, bandwidth intensive files faster.  In many cases this cache makes image reloading up to 100x faster than re-downloading.

WebTalk's primary disk cache will consume up to 10MB of disk space on the drive on which WebTalk was installed.  While this is a very small amount of space, you can still control its usage from the configuration menu.

•	FLUSH DISK CACHE ON EXIT

If checked, this option will force WebTalk to delete ALL files from its media cache each time you exit the program.  In this mode the cache take up no space at all when WebTalk is not running.  Using this option can cause WebTalk to operate slower each time it starts since all web images must be downloaded instead of reloaded from the local cache.  Use of this option is recommended only if you have very limited disk space.

•	FLUSH MEMORY CACHE NOW

WebTalk uses a small memory cache to hold images while running.  Should your system be low on memory or very old, using this option can free some memory if WebTalk has been left running for a very long time.  This option is primarily used for debugging purposes.

•	FLUSH DISK CACHE NOW

Using this option will force WebTalk to discard all files in its disk based media cache immediately, regardless of age.   If you use a persistent disk cache, this option can be used to occasionally 'clean' your cache.

AUTOMATIC REFRESH

One of WebTalk's primary advantages is its ability to automatically refresh, showing you all the newest posts, along with the old in an easy to read, bottom-up format.

This setting controls how often WebTalk will refresh itself and look for new postings.  Using this setting you can make refreshing faster or slower, based on the speed of your CPU and internet connection, as well as your personal reading/posting speed.

POST BUFFER LIMIT

To make your chatting faster, WebTalk never downloads all the available posts.  Instead, it buffers a set number of posts, and downloads only the newest postings.  On some older, slower computers, WebTalk can become slow if too many postings are buffered.

As more posts are loaded than the buffer limit allows, the oldest posts are expired automatically to make room for the newest ones.

If your computer seems to become slow after running WebTalk for a long while, try setting the buffer limit to 25 posts to improve speed.  The default setting of 50 posts is recommended.  Higher settings are only recommended for very fast computers.

SCREEN FONT SIZE

This setting works identically to the same setting in Microsoft's Internet Explorer(tm).  All fonts seen in a web browser are relative to a default size set by the viewer.  You can use this setting to increase or decrease the baseline font size for all fonts seen in the chat and search windows.

This will allow you to make all the fonts larger if you have trouble reading them, or smaller if you desire a more dense on screen display.


Main Window Features

WebTalk's main window is the common interface for using the program.

1. The Main Menu

The main menu is the primary means for changing WebTalk settings and access some special features.

Most functions are common to most windows programs.

Exceptions are the Settings menu, which is completely documented in the WebTalk Configuration Settings chapter, and the Log menu, which is documented in the Logging Current Conversation chapter.

2. Room (Forum) Selection

eBay provides a number of forums for its users, the busiest of which are generally the 'The eBay Cafe', 'New User Support', and the 'Q&A Board'.   By default, WebTalk will select the cafe if available.

3. Chat Window (Browser Window)

This is the main window where your postings, and the posting of others will appear.  This is actually a customized view of the real eBay chat page.

4. Search Window Toggle

Pressing the Search button will toggle the WebTalk Search / Quick Links pane on and off.

Pressing this button while the search window is visible will hide it again.

5. TextFX palette Toggle

Pressing the TextFX button will being up the TextFX palette.  Using this palette you can customize your posting fonts and colors, and even add special effects like rainbow and gradient text.

The TextFX palette is completely documented in the TextFX Customization chapter.

Pressing this button while the TextFX palette is showing will hide the palette again.

6. Search Window

A link and search window is provided by WebTalk for your convenience.  Using it you can search eBay auctions, AuctionWatch, and even launch commonly used eBay pages.  Using this window you can even automatically log into eBay's 'My Ebay' service if you have provided your user-id and password.

At the bottom of this window you can always find the version number of the newest WebTalk available, and clicking on it will take you to the WebTalk home page.

7. Post Editor

The post editor is the primary means of making a post to the eBay forum of your choice.

The post editor accepts plain text, as well as any special HTML you might want to enter by hand.  Just enter the text you would like to post and press the ENTER key on your keyboard.

If you want to post multiple lines at once without using HTML, press the EDITOR button seen at the end of the Post Text line.  For more information on the Multi-line editor see the Getting Started  chapter.

Postings can only be made while the program is not refreshing the display.  If you find that nothing happens when you press enter, wait a few moments for the 'Refreshing...' message to vanish, then submit your posting.

8. Picture Posting Controls

Adding a picture to your posing is as easy as checking the 'Post Picture' box, selecting the picture you want from your list of images, and making your posting.  WebTalk takes care of the rest!

For complete information on how to add pictures to your image list, see the Using the Image Editor chapter.

Use the alignment box to specify where your picture will appear in relation to your post.

9. Program Status

The status bar shows how many posts WebTalk currently holds in the chat buffer, and how many of them were obtained as new postings on the last refresh.

10. TextFX palette (showing)

The TextFX palette is used to customize the font, color and special effects used in your posting.  For complete information on using the TextFX see the TextFX chapter.


Stylizing your postings with the TextFX pallete

The TextFX palette is how you add and change text colors, sizes, fonts and special effects.

1. Enable Font Checkbox

Checking this box will apply your font face, size and style settings to your posting.  If this box is unchecked, none of these attributes will be added to your postings.

2. Font Face Selection

The font face combobox will allow you to easily select any TrueType font on your system for use in your postings.

For example these are some common windows fonts (shown here in BOLD as well):

Arial

Times New Roman

Comic Sans MS

Lucida Handwriting

3. Font Size Selection

The font size selection will allow you to make your posting font smaller or larger by the number of points specified.  If you are familiar with HTML, you will recognize the 'Size +' notation.

4. Font Style Buttons

The font styling buttons will allow you to turn BOLD, ITALIC and CENTERED text on or off.

Not all fonts support all these attributes.

5. Rendered Example

This window shows a realtime example of how your postings will look, given all the font, face, size, style, alignment, and colors attributes you have selected.

6. Font Color / Rainbow Selection

WebTalk provides a simple way to add colors and special color effects to your postings.

You can select No Color, Solid Color, Gradient Color, and Full Spectrum as color effects.

In 'No Color' mode, no colorization will be applied to your postings.  These posts will appear in the viewing users default font color, which is usually black.

In 'Solid Color' mode, your post will appear entirely in the color you have selected.  Links and other special markers will have THEIR normal colors.  You may select from up to 16 million different colors by clicking on the color bar to the right of your selection.

In 'Gradient Color' mode, WebTalk will apply a special effect to your posting to make your text flow smoothly from any one color of your choice, over to another over the length of your posting.  You may choose which colors you would like to use from any available color by just clicking on the color bars shown to the right of the selection.

In 'Full Spectrum' mode, WebTalk will apply a special effect to your posting to make you text flow from one color, to a second, to a third and finally back to the starting color over the length of your posting.

7. Rollup / Hide Controls

The TextFX has the special ability to roll itself up into a title bar only to conserve screen space.  To roll-up the TextFX palette just press the roll-up icon next to the small 'x' at the upper right corner of the form.

To unroll the form simply press the button again.  To hide the TextFX palette completely, just press the small 'x' at the upper right hand corner, or press the 'TextFX' button on the main form once again.


Adding Images to your Posts

WebTalk gives you the ability to add images to your posts easily, and even provides a powerful image manager to keep track of your images.

To add an image to your posting, you must first start the image manager and add an image of your choice to the list of images.  This image must reside on a publicly accessible internet web server so the other people in the chat area will be able to download and view it.

Storing pictures for use in chat is similar to storing them for use in your auctions.  You simply upload the pictures to your internet service provider or image host, and use the WWW URL to access and view them.

An example of an image URL is:

http://www.nacs.net/~classics/webtalk/images/download.gif

WebTalk provides a number of ways to add images to your list.  If you want to pick up on the location of an image you already see in the chat area, the fastest way to add that image to your own image list it to simply right-click on the image in the chat window, as shown here.

I am shown here right-clicking on the 'About Me' gif you are probably used to seeing already.  All you have to do is then click the 'Add This Image To My Favorites' button that pops-up and it will appear in your image listing at the bottom of that chat window, with a text prefix of 'Captured Image'.

If you plan on using the pictures of other eBay chatters, it is a very good idea to ask THEIR permission first.  Remember, if you use THEIR image URL's to show images, they are providing the bandwidth for everyone to download them and may appriciate being asked before you use them.

If you have your own images you would like to add to your listing, use the 'Quick Image List' editor to quickly add all your images, and even preview them!

To start the Image List editor, just go to the 'Settings' Menu and select 'Edit Quick Image List' from that menu.  The image list editor will start.

Lets first take a look at what the different controls are.

1. Your list of quick access images.

2. Image Preview (if available)

3. List Manipulation Controls

4. Image Details

5. Image Link-to control

6. Image Test Button.

Adding an Image to the List

When you initially begin using WebTalk, your list of 'Favorite Images' (1) will be empty.  To add a new image to the list, first press the 'Add' (3) button.

This will create your first entry on the image listing (1), called 'New Image'.   Now click on the 'New Image' item that was just added to the image listing so you can edit its details.

Once clicked, give this image a nickname that will completely describe it.  This description is what will show in the main chat window when you need to select an image to display.  Use the 'Image Description' (4) field for this.

Now you need to tell WebTalk where this image is stored on the web.  This address should be a fully qualified URL that begins with 'http://'.  Once you have entered the fully qualified URL of the target image, press the 'Test URL' (6) button to ask WebTalk to try and download the image.  If this is successful, you can be sure the URL you entered is correct.

WebTalk can also add a link to your image so that if anyone clicks on it, they are directed to the URL of your choice.  If you would like to associate a URL with your image, just enter it in the 'Link Images To' (4) box.

If you would like a blue link border to be shown around your image to let people know it can be clicked on, just check the 'Show Link-To Border' box. (5)

Now that you have entered your image description, URL, link and link-to settings, you must now save your work by pressing the 'Apply' button. (3)

This will APPLY the changes you have made to your image listing and save them on your computer.  If you do not press APPLY after creating a new image or making changes to an existing image, they will NOT be saved.

Now that you have added a new image to your list, its possible to use that image any time you like just by utilizing the 'Post Picture' line at the bottom of the chat window.

This is a sample view of the working chat window.

1. The 'Post Picture' enable checkbox.

2. The 'Pick Image' listbox which displays your image listing.

3. The image alignment selector.

To begin adding images to your posts, first check the checkbox labeled 'Post Picture' (1) to let WebTalk know you want to post a picture along with your text.

Next, select the image you want to add from the 'Pick Image' (2) comboxbox. This is the image that will be posted along with your text.  If this box contains no entries, see the example above on how to add an image to your list.

Now select how you would like your image aligned in your posting.  Choices available are Right, Left, Top and Bottom.  These do exactly what they sound like, they describe where in the post box your picture will appear in relation to your post text.

Should you make a post and the picture does not appear, use the quick image editor to view the image, and test the URL.  If the URL is incorrect, a small red 'X' will appear instead of the intended image.


Adding to your Friends Listing

WebTalk provides you with the unique ability to add people to your 'Friends Listing', and to have posting by those people be automatically highlighted with the color of your choice!  This is a great way to make sure you never miss the posts of your favorite peeps.

The fastest and easiest way to add someone to your 'Friends Listing' is to simply right-click on thier user-id or e-mail address while in chat.

When you right-click on a user-id a popup menu as shown above will appear.  Just click the button to automatically add that person to your listing.  By default, 'Friends List' people are highlighed to a light green color.

To change the color of highlight for each person, or to add people manually, you can use the 'Friends List Editor.

This can be started from the main menu, under 'Settings'.

Once clicked, the 'Friends List Editor' will appear on your screen.

The 'Friends List Editor' contains these controls:

1. List of Friends.

2. Editor Controls.

3. 'Friend's User-ID

4. Friends Highlight Color

To edit the highlight color of an existing friend, just click thier name in the list (1), and then click the 'Highlight Color' box to bring up the color dialog, where you can choose any one of upto 16 million colors.

Once you have the color you like, make sure you press the APPLY button (2) to save your changes.  If you do NOT press the APPLY button, no changes will be saved.

To manually add a new friend, click the 'Add' button. (2)  This will add a 'New Friend' line, which you can then click on, edit, and finally APPLY change to in order to save.

To delete a friend from this list (1), just highlight thier ID and press 'Delete'. (2).


Submit a Bug or Feature Request Online

WebTalk provides an online e-mail client that will let you submit bug reports or feature requests without having to start your e-mail client, or having to go look for the support e-mail address.

Just go to the 'Help' option on the main menu, and select 'Submit Online Bug Report' or 'Send Feature Request'.

This will bring up the message editor.

Just click your mouse in the editor (2), type your message, and press the 'Submit' (1) button.

To cancel your message, press the cancel button. (1).

Your message will be delivered directly to technical support via the internet.  If you wish to receive a reply to your message, please include your own e-mail address.


Logging Current Conversation

WebTalk will let you save the contents of the currently buffered conversation for future reference.

Just select the 'Save Buffer Snapshot' option from the main menu.  You will be prompted for a filename to save to.

The conversation will be saved in its native HTML format, and can later be viewed or printed with any web browser's 'Open' function from the 'File' menu.


Register Online Today!

Thank you for trying WebTalk Pro for eBay, and for supporting shareware!

WebTalk is an effort of thousands of hours of work, yet is priced at only $20 so that everyone can afford it.

Once registered, you will receive a password via e-mail that will unlock WebTalk for unlimited usage, and enable all its powerful features.

Online registrations are accepted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by RegSoft, an authorized WebTalk sales agent.

To register online now with your Visa, Mastercard or Discover card, just start WebTalk and select 'Register Online' from the 'Help' menu at the top of the screen.

You may also register by visiting the WebTalk homepage, and selecting the 'Register Online' option seen there.

WebTalk Home Page


Upgrading your WebTalk with Automatic Registration

When you register WebTalk, you will receive a registration password in e-mail within 24 hours.

This password will allow you to more easily update your registration information while online.

In order to use automatic registration, you must be connected to the internet, and have your registration e-mail ready.

Once ready to upgrade your copy of WebTalk, start the program, and select 'Help' from the main menu, then 'Enter Registration Code' and 'Automatic Registration'.

Once you open the Automatic Registration window, its as simple as entering your password and pressing the 'Go!' button.

Should you receive an error message, or are unable to continue with Automatic Registration, please try again in a few hours.

If you encounter consistent problems using your registration password, contact technical support  for manual registration instructions.


Upgrading your WebTalk using Manual Registration

If you receive instruction from technical support to follow the manual registration procedure, start the process by going to 'Help' on the main menu, then 'Enter Registration Code' and 'Manual Registration'.

Once started, follow the instructions given in the registration e-mail to enter your information.

Many people find manual registration difficult since the information needs to be entered exactly as it appears in the registration e-mail.  If you find this is the case you are encouraged to use the automatic registration procedure provided.