Help with Instant Message Program

[familydirectory]

I am creating a Server/Client Instant Messaging program. I have created the basic server and client but so far only one client can be connected to the server at a time. How can I make it so multiple clients can connect?

[PlaGuE]

Async.
PS... I'm also makin an Instant Messenger Program... Although in hiatus.

[DigiRev]

I've made lots of instant messengers in VB 6.0

If this is 6.0 then you need to use a Winsock control array for the server so you can accept multiple connections.

[familydirectory]

Yes it is VB 6.0 I have it so it can now accept multiple connections but how would I go about creating like a buddylist type thing for it?

[DigiRev]

Yes it is VB 6.0 I have it so it can now accept multiple connections but how would I go about creating like a buddylist type thing for it?

I would use a database to store all user's accounts along with their buddy lists.

Most of this is done with database coding. I usually use MS Access and ADO. If you're unfamiliar with ADO then go look @ the ADO tutorial in the code bank.

It would involve querying the database for the current user's buddy lists, and then send them to the client in a string, along with that user's online status, status message, etc.

[familydirectory]

Here is the link to where you can download a copy of my Instant Messanger program. Its very Basic since I just started building it today but I would like some help testing it and getting some ideas on what else I should add.

http://www.theweatherwatch.com/fsdIM/FSD_IM.exe

[DigiRev]

I ran it and connected to the server but no one else was on so I left.

Looks like the interface could use a little work, but it's not bad.

I also usually use a separate window for the buddy list kind of like Yahoo! and MSN have it. But yours is cool too, as it makes it easier to see the buddy list without having to go back to a messenger window.

If you need help with any of it let me know. If/when I get some free time I could give you a hand with some stuff.

[familydirectory]

I am currently making emotes and I need ideas on what to put! I have your basic feelings and I have an area for Role Playing emotes so any ideas are greatly needed!