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 4. Configuring Trillian
 4.1. Preferences
  Windows
        Initial



Mediums
  • Apply to all mediums: If checked, Trillian will apply the settings below to all Instant Messaging mediums' windows


On creation of a chat window...
  • Automatically show the window on my desktop: Show new messages on your window when they arrive
  • Auto-minimize the window: If checked, new windows will pop up, but will be automatically minimized out of view when received
  • Hide the window and notify me via the systray: Hide new windows until you choose to acknowledge them. Use the 'event button' in the contact list to see specific windows or click on the system tray icon to have all windows shown. Use this if you play games.



Below preferences are for new windows not yet seen by Trillian.

Status Windows
  • Initially show status windows: If checked, status windows will be popped up when a new connection is created. Otherwise, these windows will be hidden. Use medium icons in contact list to show these windows as needed



Size, location and container
  • Apply to all window types: If checked, apply settings below to all types of windows for selected medium(s)"
  • Size: Input height and width, in pixels, for the default window size."
  • X and Y: Relates to the X and Y position of newly created windows."
  • Initial Container: Creates a default container for new message windows."
  • Transparency: Sets default window transparency. Does not apply to windows in containers.