Our previous IM solution had the ability to auto-open all incoming IM messages - so that the person receiving the IM message would have it pop up on the screen when received.  Most employees liked this function, since we have a somewhat noisy environment, with multiple desks in close proximity.  Having to rely on the sound alert to know that you have received an incoming IM just does not function in our environment.

Is there any way to have the Lync client automatically open all received IM messages - not just alert with a sound, or a message in the task bar which may or may not be noticed?

Mark

Unforuneatly there is no way to do what you ask with the Lync client. See this thread for a discussion of options.

So does anyone have experience integrating other IM Clients with Lync?

We can not function without the ability to auto-open IM messages - as my boss stated, it's not an Instant Message if I don't get it the instant it is sent.  Without the Auto-open function, instant receipt is not guaranteed.

We would like the functionality of the auto-login, auto-authentication, and auto-presence integration that Lync affords.  But the Toaster popup and audio alert doesn't suffice.  We have to have auto open, and without that ability, I have one of two options.

1. Keep the Lync server, and change the IM Client

2. Do away with the Lync server entirely, and use an alternate server/client combination. 

There are no other options for my environment.  Anyone have suggestions?

It is a good idea. But at present, there isn't any other IM client which can intergrate with Lync.

But the microsoft have shared lync API, so you can write a programming to support the options you want.

I ended up writing my own little program to pop up Lync Conversation Windows. You can download it here if you want - http://www.teklinksystems.com/Downloads/LyncMessagePopper.exe

When a message arrives, it waits two seconds, and if the window is not already focused, it will pop it open. I just wrote it, so let me know if you notice any issues with it. I tested it on XP and Win 7.

Thanks,

Amir

Just tested on Windows 7 - works fine.  Haven't had time to test in our Terminal Server environment. 

I assume I will need to set this as an auto-run in the login process, so that it is running at all times? 

Will let you know what I find with the Terminal Server environment.  But I wasn't planning on working today, so it will be sometime next week.

Hey thanks for this, I'd like to look at the code of the program is that's possible? I've tested it in one of my VM's and it works fine but I need to look at the code before I can distribute it, is that something you can do?

Thanks!

Jumper4000, i agree that it may be good to at least note the code (if not posting the source) as it does appear a little "stealthy" with no graceful way to see it is running and no help/about box to note who it is from. ;-)  But it does work! ;-)

Also I am giving it visibilty here:
http://windowspbx.blogspot.com/2011/10/lync-user-quicktip-12-free-add-on-to.html

(hope we don't overrun your website with traffic ;-)

Seriously, if traffic is an issue you could post it to technet wiki gallery. if you want someone else to I can for you.

Just a short update here.

Symantec Endpoint Protection (v 12.1.671.4971) with Virus definitions Wednesday Oct 26 r25 currently categorizes this executable as a Virus, with type  Bloodhound.Sonar.9 

I have submitted the executable to Symantec for False Positive review, but having the source code made available would probably help in this situation.

Also, as an "additional" feature - it would be great if it left an icon in the System Tray to let you know it was running.

Bringing the conversation window to the front is not a great solution, as it can steal focus from the task the user is currently working on. This rapidly gets annoying :)

We (Modality Systems) have just launched SuperToast, which gets around this problem:

You can get SuperToast for free at http://www.modalitysystems.com/software

• Marked as answer by IT_Guy_Wilber Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:40 PM
• Edited by Paul Nearney Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:24 PM

Bringing the conversation window to the front is not a great solution, as it can steal focus from the task the user is currently working on. This rapidly gets annoying :)

We (Modality Systems) have just launched SuperToast, which gets around this problem:

You can get SuperToast for free at http://www.modalitysystems.com/software

• Marked as answer by IT_Guy_Wilber Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:40 PM
• Edited by Paul Nearney Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:24 PM

Bringing the conversation window to the front is not a great solution, as it can steal focus from the task the user is currently working on. This rapidly gets annoying :)

We (Modality Systems) have just launched SuperToast, which gets around this problem:

You can get SuperToast for free at http://www.modalitysystems.com/software

• Marked as answer by IT_Guy_Wilber Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:40 PM
• Edited by Paul Nearney Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:24 PM

Bringing the conversation window to the front is not a great solution, as it can steal focus from the task the user is currently working on. This rapidly gets annoying :)

We (Modality Systems) have just launched SuperToast, which gets around this problem:

You can get SuperToast for free at http://www.modalitysystems.com/software

• Marked as answer by IT_Guy_Wilber Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:40 PM
• Edited by Paul Nearney Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:24 PM

Wilber, it's not a virus. It's just a compiled AutoHotkey script that pops open Lync messages. Here's a version that puts an icon in you systray - http://www.teklinksystems.com/Downloads/LyncMessagePopperIcon.exe and here's the source code if you want to remake it urself - 

;#NoTrayIcon
DetectHiddenWindows, On
Script_Hwnd := WinExist("ahk_class AutoHotkey ahk_pid " DllCall("GetCurrentProcessId"))
DetectHiddenWindows, Off
DllCall("RegisterShellHookWindow", "uint", Script_Hwnd)
OnMessage(DllCall("RegisterWindowMessage", "str", "SHELLHOOK"), "ShellEvent")
ShellEvent(wParam, lParam) {
	if (wParam = 0x8006) ; HSHELL_FLASH
	{   
		WinGet,process,ProcessName, ahk_id %lParam%
		IfInString, process, communicator.exe
		{
			Sleep 2000
			WinActivate, ahk_id %lParam%
		}
	}
}

This new SuperToast might be a good option too. I emailed them to see if they'll let me try it.

• Edited by jumper4000 Friday, October 28, 2011 5:41 PM

Wilber, it's not a virus. It's just a compiled AutoHotkey script that pops open Lync messages. Here's a version that puts an icon in you systray - http://www.teklinksystems.com/Downloads/LyncMessagePopperIcon.exe and here's the source code if you want to remake it urself - 

;#NoTrayIcon
DetectHiddenWindows, On
Script_Hwnd := WinExist("ahk_class AutoHotkey ahk_pid " DllCall("GetCurrentProcessId"))
DetectHiddenWindows, Off
DllCall("RegisterShellHookWindow", "uint", Script_Hwnd)
OnMessage(DllCall("RegisterWindowMessage", "str", "SHELLHOOK"), "ShellEvent")
ShellEvent(wParam, lParam) {
	if (wParam = 0x8006) ; HSHELL_FLASH
	{   
		WinGet,process,ProcessName, ahk_id %lParam%
		IfInString, process, communicator.exe
		{
			Sleep 2000
			WinActivate, ahk_id %lParam%
		}
	}
}

This new SuperToast might be a good option too. I emailed them to see if they'll let me try it.

• Edited by jumper4000 Friday, October 28, 2011 5:41 PM

Wilber, it's not a virus. It's just a compiled AutoHotkey script that pops open Lync messages. Here's a version that puts an icon in you systray - http://www.teklinksystems.com/Downloads/LyncMessagePopperIcon.exe and here's the source code if you want to remake it urself - 

;#NoTrayIcon
DetectHiddenWindows, On
Script_Hwnd := WinExist("ahk_class AutoHotkey ahk_pid " DllCall("GetCurrentProcessId"))
DetectHiddenWindows, Off
DllCall("RegisterShellHookWindow", "uint", Script_Hwnd)
OnMessage(DllCall("RegisterWindowMessage", "str", "SHELLHOOK"), "ShellEvent")
ShellEvent(wParam, lParam) {
	if (wParam = 0x8006) ; HSHELL_FLASH
	{   
		WinGet,process,ProcessName, ahk_id %lParam%
		IfInString, process, communicator.exe
		{
			Sleep 2000
			WinActivate, ahk_id %lParam%
		}
	}
}

This new SuperToast might be a good option too. I emailed them to see if they'll let me try it.

• Edited by jumper4000 Friday, October 28, 2011 5:41 PM

Wilber, it's not a virus. It's just a compiled AutoHotkey script that pops open Lync messages. Here's a version that puts an icon in you systray - http://www.teklinksystems.com/Downloads/LyncMessagePopperIcon.exe and here's the source code if you want to remake it urself - 

;#NoTrayIcon
DetectHiddenWindows, On
Script_Hwnd := WinExist("ahk_class AutoHotkey ahk_pid " DllCall("GetCurrentProcessId"))
DetectHiddenWindows, Off
DllCall("RegisterShellHookWindow", "uint", Script_Hwnd)
OnMessage(DllCall("RegisterWindowMessage", "str", "SHELLHOOK"), "ShellEvent")
ShellEvent(wParam, lParam) {
	if (wParam = 0x8006) ; HSHELL_FLASH
	{   
		WinGet,process,ProcessName, ahk_id %lParam%
		IfInString, process, communicator.exe
		{
			Sleep 2000
			WinActivate, ahk_id %lParam%
		}
	}
}

This new SuperToast might be a good option too. I emailed them to see if they'll let me try it.

• Edited by jumper4000 Friday, October 28, 2011 5:41 PM

• Proposed as answer by CSD Solutions Thursday, December 06, 2012 2:59 PM
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I've installed this on approximately 25 desktops (deployed via GPO) and on our Windows Server 2008 Terminal Server, supporting approximately 30 more users.

The Desktops are primarily Windows XP machines, with a few Windows 7.  No Vista (I'm sure you're surprised at that?).

So far, after a week of use - no problems.  Most users have liked the deployment, and the options to adjust timing, etc.  I've submitted a couple of enhancement ideas to Modality, they are reviewing them for feasibility. 

Overall, an easy to deploy, easy to use solution to a nagging irritation.  Now my boss and my boss's boss are no longer complaining about the fact that they miss instant messages - so my life is happy.

• Edited by Happis007 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:33 AM

• Edited by Happis007 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:33 AM

• Edited by Happis007 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:33 AM

• Edited by Happis007 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:33 AM

After submitting the report as a "False Positive" to Symantec, their support team replied two days later that they agreed, and that it had been removed from the Virus de

Magic Captain, I provided the source code above. I'm not sure why McAfee detects it as virus. We use McAffee as well in our company and it doesn't detect it as virus. If you want just download AutoHotKey and rebuild yourself using the sourcecode I provided.

Happis007, There's no installer. It's just a single executable. To remove it, just delete the executable.

Hi Jumper, I decided to try to download the version with the task tray icon and that one is working for me. McAfee is still insisting the original version contains a virus...I love having this little utility back!!! Thanks

Thank you for this script.  I attempted a couple modifications to make a custom menu but the script exists as soon as it runs.  Any ideas why?

#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.
;#NoTrayIcon
;
; Menu Builder
;
Menu, Tray, NoStandard
Menu, Tray, Add, Pause, LyncPopperPause
Menu, Tray, Add
Menu, Tray, Add, Exit, LyncPopperExit
;Menu, Tray, NoDefault
LyncPopperExit:	
    ExitApp
    Return
	
LyncPopperPause:
    Pause, Toggle
    Return	
	
DetectHiddenWindows, On
Script_Hwnd := WinExist("ahk_class AutoHotkey ahk_pid " DllCall("GetCurrentProcessId"))
DetectHiddenWindows, Off
DllCall("RegisterShellHookWindow", "uint", Script_Hwnd)
OnMessage(DllCall("RegisterWindowMessage", "str", "SHELLHOOK"), "ShellEvent")
ShellEvent(wParam, lParam) {
	if (wParam = 0x8006) ; HSHELL_FLASH
	{   
		WinGet,process,ProcessName, ahk_id %lParam%
		IfInString, process, communicator.exe
		{
			Sleep 2000
			WinRestore, ahk_id %lParam%
		}
	}
}

Could you please send me this applicatio to gskachkov@gmail.com becouse link http://www.teklinksystems.com/Downloads/LyncMessagePopperIcon.exe doesn't work for me. It says "404 - File or directory not found."

You could try LyncNotifier for free.  It was created to address that very issue.  Users are constantly missing important messages, so LyncNotifier displays a message notification pop up on top of all other windows and it won't fade away until you click on it.  LyncNotifier also adds a glowing border that's used to draw attention to the pop up.  The user can adjust the size and color of the glowing border for maximum contrast.  While we were at it, we also added QuickReply and MsgPreview to enhance Lync capabilities for users.  QuickReply allows you to respond directly from the pop up by simply right clicking it and typing your response in the space provided.  MsgPreview allows you to see messages that exceed the maximum number of characters that the notification window can display.  All you have to do is move your mouse over the green callout icon on the pop up and the entire message is displayed as a tooltip.  Give it a try and let us know what you think - it was made for you (Lync users).  http://lyncnotifier.com. 

• Edited by CSD Solutions Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:37 PM

You could try LyncNotifier for free.  It was created to address that very issue.  Users are constantly missing important messages, so LyncNotifier displays a message notification pop up on top of all other windows and it won't fade away until you click on it.  LyncNotifier also adds a glowing border that's used to draw attention to the pop up.  The user can adjust the size and color of the glowing border for maximum contrast.  While we were at it, we also added QuickReply and MsgPreview to enhance Lync capabilities for users.  QuickReply allows you to respond directly from the pop up by simply right clicking it and typing your response in the space provided.  MsgPreview allows you to see messages that exceed the maximum number of characters that the notification window can display.  All you have to do is move your mouse over the green callout icon on the pop up and the entire message is displayed as a tooltip.  Give it a try and let us know what you think - it was made for you (Lync users).  http://lyncnotifier.com. 

• Edited by CSD Solutions Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:37 PM

You could try LyncNotifier for free.  It was created to address that very issue.  Users are constantly missing important messages, so LyncNotifier displays a message notification pop up on top of all other windows and it won't fade away until you click on it.  LyncNotifier also adds a glowing border that's used to draw attention to the pop up.  The user can adjust the size and color of the glowing border for maximum contrast.  While we were at it, we also added QuickReply and MsgPreview to enhance Lync capabilities for users.  QuickReply allows you to respond directly from the pop up by simply right clicking it and typing your response in the space provided.  MsgPreview allows you to see messages that exceed the maximum number of characters that the notification window can display.  All you have to do is move your mouse over the green callout icon on the pop up and the entire message is displayed as a tooltip.  Give it a try and let us know what you think - it was made for you (Lync users).  http://lyncnotifier.com. 

• Edited by CSD Solutions Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:37 PM

You could try LyncNotifier for free.  It was created to address that very issue.  Users are constantly missing important messages, so LyncNotifier displays a message notification pop up on top of all other windows and it won't fade away until you click on it.  LyncNotifier also adds a glowing border that's used to draw attention to the pop up.  The user can adjust the size and color of the glowing border for maximum contrast.  While we were at it, we also added QuickReply and MsgPreview to enhance Lync capabilities for users.  QuickReply allows you to respond directly from the pop up by simply right clicking it and typing your response in the space provided.  MsgPreview allows you to see messages that exceed the maximum number of characters that the notification window can display.  All you have to do is move your mouse over the green callout icon on the pop up and the entire message is displayed as a tooltip.  Give it a try and let us know what you think - it was made for you (Lync users).  http://lyncnotifier.com. 

• Edited by CSD Solutions Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:37 PM

Hi jumper4000,

can you upload the executable once again?
I want to try your little program with our Lync environment.

Would be nice!

Thanks in advance, rgrds

M.hans