Community Building with ChatSpace Server Manual

Note
Rooms can also be created from the Configuration Tool, if you have access to
that tool. See the ChatSpace Configuration Guide for instructions.
If you decide that you would like to register a temporary room to make it
permanent, you can do so from the Room Options dialog, as described below.
Dynamic (Temporary) Rooms
Dynamic or temporary rooms are a convenient and easy methods for
discussions to take place.
If you create a dynamic room, you are the Room Moderator. This role is
assigned to you only as long as you are in the room. If you leave the room,
and return while others are still chatting, you are not granted Room
Moderator status again. When the last member leaves the room, it is deleted.
To make a Temporary Room into a Permanent room, you must register it. To
register your dynamic room,
1. Access the Room Options dialog by clicking the Room Options button on
the top toolbar.
A message is displayed stating: This room is not registered. Would you
like to register it?
2. Click Register to complete the registration.
Registered (Permanent) Rooms
Registered rooms provide tighter control and permanency on the server. The
room remains in place even when you are not signed on. Registered rooms
can be used to:
Protect critical rooms from being taken over. You can assign certain
Moderators to be present in a particular room.
Suggest topics of discussion. Only registered rooms can be empty, but still
available in the Room’s List.
Maintain a message board. Registered rooms have associated message
boards.
Allow Room Moderators to do the following:
– Perform custom functions such as delivering a Room Welcome
Message when a member enters the room.
– Change topics of a room.
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