GVNotifier 1.1.0.110
Small release today, including a few bugfixes.
- Duplicate protection – this option only needs to be used if constant duplicate messages are seen.
- Show accepted calls – added an option for this feed.
- various other updates.
GVNotifer 1.1.0.106 is live, fixes Phone’s not appearing.
Google made a change today that caused an issue that blocked Phone numbers from loading correctly in GVNotifier. Restart twice(!) for the auto-update system to download the update.
You can install GVNotifier if you don’t already have it.
This update includes two changes only:
- Fix for Google’s change.
- Auto-Update change: Updates will be discovered BEFORE launch each time.
GVNotifier 1.1 adds Google Contacts, Sorting, Search
Screenshots for GVNotifier 1.1:
New Features:
- Small Font Option
- Hide ‘406′ area code numbers (Google Voice SMS numbers)
- Enter to send Message.
- Google Contacts integration
- Recent contacts are at the top of the contact list, other contacts are sorted alphabetically at the bottom.
- Callback number may be selected from the Message window.
- Performance improvements
Let me know what you think in the comments, or join the beta team!
GVNotifier.net requires the .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Aero recommended.
If you’re already using GVNotifier, just restart for the update. (Try restarting twice if it doesn’t pop up)
GVNotifier.net 1.1 [ClickOnce Install]
GVNotifier brings Google Voice SMS to the desktop
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This is an old version, get the latest GVNotifier here.
This project is superseding the DigsbyGV project. GVNotifier brings Google Voice services to the desktop in the form of a notification app.
GVNotifier.net supports one-click calling right from the SMS window.
Click the tray icon to display your personalized favorite list. Contacts are placed on this list if they appear in the inbox.
Send messages to users not in the recent list.
Download:
GVNotifier requires the .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Aero recommended.
GVNotifier.net 1.0 [ClickOnce Install]
Update: 11/19/09 (Build 20)
- A bug that prevented the ‘call’ button from working has been fixed.
Update 11/20/09 (Build 50)
- Fixed a bug loading contacts without names.
- Fixed a UI animation bug.
- Included dialog to send a message to any number.
- Fixed ‘Check for updates’ in About dialog.
- Added option to check for new SMS messages by middle-clicking the tray icon, or selecting the menu option.
- Smooth loading of contact list.
Update 11/21/09 (Build 52)
- ClickOnce installer now manages updates.
- Possible fix for sending SMS on certain GV accounts.
Update 11/22/09
- If you’re having trouble sending SMS and would be willing to let me log into your account so I can figure out why, please let me know! Several users have reported being unable to send SMS. I’m unable to reproduce the problem with any of my accounts.
Update 11/25/09 (Build 70)
- Fixed an issue that was causing HTTP 500 errors for some users. Try using –mobile if it still isn’t working.
Update 11/26/09 (Build 80)
- Fixed some possible issues with logging in. If you were unable to login (RNR_SE is missing, Invalid User/Pass), get the update and try again. Restart twice to get the updater to launch.
HowTo: Google Voice SMS in Digsby with DigsbyGV 1.1
This product has been deprecated, Use GVNotifier.net instead.
Start by downloading DigsbyGV 1.1, and unpacking the ZIP archive.
Unpack the DigsbyGV files to a directory with read/write permissions. A good place is the My Documents folder.
Double-click DigsbyGV.exe to start DigsbyGV for the first time. DigsbyGV will register itself the first time it is run.
After DigsbyGV has obtained it’s registration file, it won’t attempt to register again.
The configuration file is validated, and a message is shown if errors are present.
These errors will be corrected after selecting OK.
Enter your Google Voice account details.
- Username: Your Google Voice username (you@gmail.com, etc).
- Password: Your Google Account password
- Callback Number: The number which Google Voice will call when selecting to call a contact. This number must exist in Google Voice as a phone on your account.
Click Test Account to check if the settings are correct.
Select XMPP Server to configure the Connection from Digsby. The password must be configured manually, no default password is present. This is the password which will be used when connecting from Digsby.
Save by clicking OK or Apply. Upon doing so, Google Voice will begin connecting, and XMPP connections will be allowed.
DigsbyGV will remain in the notification area, the icon may be hidden by selecting Hide Icon from the right-click menu.
Add the DigsbyGV XMPP account in Digsby
Create a new account in Digsby, press Ctrl + P to access the Preferences menu.
Create a new IM account with the type Jabber.
The Jabber ID is always voice@localhost. The password is configured in the XMPP Server tab of DigsbyGV. Advanced settings do not need to be changed.
Once the Jabber connection connects to DigsbyGV, contacts will be placed in the Google Voice group. Note: it may take a minute or more to authenticate with Google Voice for the first time.
If a friendly name is configured within Google Voice, it will be shown on the contact list. Selecting the Website link will connect a call between the selected user, and your callback number.
SMS Messages, and Voicemail transcripts will be sent as detected. Note: Messages will only be shown if detected while DigsbyGV is running. SMS Messages and Voicemail messages received while DigsbyGV is not running will not be shown.
Google Voice support comes to Digsby (DigsbyGV)
Google Voice support is few and far between on the desktop. I’ve created a plugin for Digsby which allows SMS messages to be sent and received as if they were sent from the Google Voice web interface.
Messages are sent and received from the phone number itself, contact name support is not enabled yet. To send a new message, use the Digsby->New IM… option, and enter a phone number as 1235554567 or (123)555-4567.
Download DigsbyGV and run the application. Enter your Google Voice information, and create a password which you will use to connect from Digsby. Create a new Jabber account in Digsby, with the username voice@localhost, and the password that is set in DigsbyGV. Once the account is connected, new SMS messages will be routed to Digsby as an IM!
Update: DigsbyGV has been replaced by GVNotifier.net
GlobalCommand 3.1
This is a minor update to the GlobalCommand software
New Features/Changes:
- More intuitive dialogs.
- Run at Startup
- Check for updates (removed broken Updater plug-in)
- Enabled/Disabled on menu
- Fixed internal plugin (ShowConfig, Plug, Enabled/Disabled)
- Lower memory usage under some conditions
Download: GlobalCommand 3.1 [Zip]
DigTweet 1.2 – Set your Digsby Status via Twitter
I’ve done some retooling of the DigTweet application this weekend. I decided to drop the whole command line thing, and wrap it up really nicely. I’ve added some new features that some may find useful.
First off, the menu now contains some useful options:
- Quickly Enable/Disable automatic updating.
- Manually update.
- View settings.
- View past sync history.
Clicking on View Status Messages will yield the log window:
Updates and Errors will be logged for review.
Clicking on Settings from the tray menu will invoke the all new Settings dialog:
Select the Twitter URL — no need to find your RSS link, just enter your profile URL (e.g twitter.com/davux) and it will be resolved for you.
Choose an update interval, and select whether or not you’d like to cause an update event when a reply is found.
You can also now create a list of words to “ignore.” These words will automatically reject the tweet regardless of any other settings.
Choose to update Digsby, and or execute a command, or write to a file when an update is found. DigsbyStatus.exe is no longer required, and a focus bug has been resolved.
DigTweet can now automatically run when windows starts up, and can also optionally start updating upon start.
Updates will be passed down in the form of a message informing you that a new version is available.
Enjoy!
Download: DigTweet 1.2 [ZIP]
Digsby-GoIm – Have Digsby recognize and handle aim: URL’s
There was a request a few weeks back on the Digsby forums for the ability to have Digsby recognize and interpret aim: links. AIM Links allow you to add a URL to a webpage which will automatically launch AIM. You have the ability to specify to “add a specified contact” or “send a message” to a contact.
Examples:
Send a message:
aim:goim?screenname=davux
Output: Send Dave a message!
Add a contact:
aim:addbuddy?screenname=davux
Output: Add Dave to your contact list!
Note: Alternate aim:// links are also supported.
Usage
This Flexibility works great on message boards and community sites where single-click access to an alternate communication medium is advantageous.
The Catch
This program (like many of my Digsby enhancements) works by simulating a user, and due to some limitations in Digsby itself, I’m unable to gracefully get around this single limitation for the software. I hope that for most people, it would be trivial.
You must have your AIM account as the primary account in Digsby.
This means that your AIM screen name must be the first one listed when you view your accounts. You can view your accounts by clicking on Tools and then Preferences and select the Accounts tab. You can move the account by simply dragging it up or down.
Note: A restart is required for these changes to take effect.
The Software
DigsbyGoIm is easy to use. You’ll need to install it just once, and it will work without any extra interaction on your part. There is no need to start run it manually. Clicking on any aim: link will launch it, and in turn, Digsby.
Once downloaded, copy the executable to a location which you will not accidentally delete it. The program will register itself to that location, and if you remove or delete the file, links will no longer be handled. If you do decide to move the program–don’t worry. Re-running the executable to install will update the references and links will be handled at the new location.
Double-click DigsbyGoIm.exe to install. You will be prompted with a set of options.
Selecting YES will install the handler. Note that this will overwrite any current AIM link handler. You will need to reinstall AIM in order to recover your old link handler. AIM will continue to function properly in all aspects other than handling links.
If you are using Windows Vista, you will be prompted to elevate. This is a one-time action and is required in order to add the registry entry to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT that will allow this program to register itself to handle links.
That’s it! Links will be handled now, and you can enjoy not having to copy and paste screen names to send messages. Note that addbuddy link identifier will not actually add the buddy to your contact list, but rather just invoke the Add Contact dialog, and fill in the name. You will have the option to select an alias and click Add. Also note that the message parameter will be ignored for goim links.
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DigTweet Graphical Application
Due to some demand, I’ve wrapped DigTweet up into a graphical program that runs in the tray. Optionally, you can still run it from the command line, with some new feature, and some updates to the error detection scheme.
New Features:
- Choose to ignore replies so they don’t end up as your status message.
- Choose the update interval.
- Run graphically or from the command line.
- Save settings between sessions.
Due to some of the limitations of .NET, I’ve compiled two versions, one for strictly graphical users and one for mixed-mode users. The two versions are functionally equivalent, however the console version will flash the window when launching, whereas the GUI version will not attach to the console window which it is launched from.
Screenshots
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DigTweet 1.1 Graphical (Recommended)
Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0 is required.
DigsbyStatus is included.