Missing Offline Buddy List

Can someone tell me if I can get the "Offline Buddy" group list back? I don't know how it disapeared from my list of groups andwould like to get it back.
Thank you.

Hi,
Go to the View menu in iChat.
Chose Show Off Line Buddies
Further down is an option to display those as a separate group.
The second become active when the first item arrowed is used.
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Buddies are online, but show up in my buddy list as offline

I have kept my OS and all Apple software up to date. I am not sure when this changed, but now in iChat, even though I know my buddies are online, and I am logged in and my statuus is set to available, they all show up as offline in my buddy list. I show up as offline in their buddy list. We can chat and video chat, which I do not think should be the case, but we cannot share screens which we used to be able to do.
Any ideas what is happening?

HI,
It would seem that one end or the other is somehow signalling that it is set to Invisible.
If, with AIM Logins (AIM, @mac.com and MobileMe), you set the status to Invisible you should be able to "See" your Buddies as On-line where as they cannot (they see you as Off Line if they display Off Line Buddies).
However at this point you can Send Text Messages (invites) and Audio Only and Video Invites and chat in all methods if they accept.
(I must admit to not having tried Invisible and Screen Sharing)
It could be that both ends have set Invisible.
More likely it is a "flagging" issue against each account on the AIM Server.
I would go to iChat > Preferences > General Section and Unlink the Buddy list you have logged in
Check the Status of each (And where it is set in any to "Be the Same in All Buddy Lists")
It seems the Yahoo account if you have one will do "Invisible" but will also tend to override the settings of other Buddy Lists.
After that I would rotate the status of all the AIM logins you have from whatever it is now to Invisible and then back to Available.
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Buddy list not showing

When I open my iChat, the offline buddies appear but will not display as online. I know that people are online and using their chat, but I cannot seem to get Chat to display available contacts. Have I done something wrong?

Hi,
GO to iChat > Preferences > Accounts > Server settings tab and change the port to 443
This is for the TCP login.
iChat also uses this port on the UDP protocol to get feedback for the Buddy list so this port needs to be open on UDP in the Mac Firewall IF ON and in any routing device.
10:57 PM Monday; October 29, 2007

Ideas for a "buddy list"

hi i am trying to design and create a buddy list for my instant messenger. i have created a Jtree with online and offline has the child nodes.
i then going to create a vector list stored in a txt file with users names, and i will load that list in a jtree..
the problem im having is how can i load data from the vector list into the jtree? And most importantly how can the Jtree autmaticly updates itself when a user is offline/online?
BTW i have a sMYSQL erver that knows when a user is offline/online..
any suggetsions?

> i read about mvc but i dont see it helping me in this situation.
With more experience, you'll hopefully learn the relevance.
> i read about tree listeners and thats more
relivent than mvc patterns.
I don't agree that it's "more" relevant at all. The view listens to the model in this case, which a JTree does (it listens to the TreeModel).
> i added tree listeners to
my program and insterted this code below...
I don't see that there's a need to add any tree listeners in your case. Update the model, and the view will update itself automagically.
Please refer to the following:
How to Use Trees
Dynamically Changing a Tree
DynamicTreeDemo
Good luck!

Logged into iChat, but buddy list isnt showing up.

Yesterday night, March 10, I logged onto iChat and my buddy list didn't show up. So i restarted my computer and nothing happened. Still no buddy list. I logged on to AIM and i got my buddy list to load. So is there anything i can do to get my buddy list to load on iChat? I've tried everything i can, yet nothing works. Everyone just appears offline and even the AIM Bots won't load.

Hi,
Welcome to the  Discussions
Before we list everything you have already tried can you list what that actually is please ?
Have you checked the iChat Block List ?
Have you changed the setting from what it is to something else and back again to write it to the .plist ?
Have you tried deleting the .plist
Have you tried the one where you delete your Screen Name from the iChat Accounts section and then re-add it ?
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AIM buddy keeps disappearing from my buddy list

I added an AIM buddy to my buddy list and she accepted. But as soon as I did that, her name on the list disappeared as if she went offline. But she didn't. She was still online and I could chat with her if I went to the manual chat feature.
If I log in using AIM's client, she is in my buddy list. But she isn't on iChat.
Anyone know why?

Try E Boyd's fix.
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Gaim buddy list synchronization error

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I keep getting this when i start gaim, then i get around 200 popups that "this contact is on this and that list, but not on server, do you want to add this and that contact. yes or no".
Quite annoying as it "locks" the entire computer if im unlucky, and if im realy lucky i can slowly alt+y to answer yes to thease questions.
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Hi armoguy94,
If you have groups set up shut each tab to show the numbers of On-Line Buddies.
Go to the View Menu and select Show Off-Line Buddies
Add the total number of Buddies.
(it can be useful to use the Offline Group to add them quickly)
This will tell you if you are close to the Max of 200 Buddies.
If this shows or you "know" for certain that you have less Buddies then it could be two things centered about synching with the AIM servers.
The AIM servers return you Buddy List to you on port 5190 on the UDP protocol.
1) This could mean that your login is incomplete
If this is the cae deleting com.apple.ichat.AIM.plist and restarting ichat may sort it. (the file is in ~/Library/Preferences)
2) If this is not the problem there are some modems and routers that now specify the Protocols whislt doing Port Forwarding. This can mean that these device do not like Port 5190 open to both TCP and UDP.
The solution to this is to change the iChat Login port and disable the TCP port 5190 setting in the modem or router.
To change the port in iChat go to iChat > Preferences
Select the Accounts section.
On the left select the active account for the AIM servers
Select the Server Settings tab
Near the top is the Login Server name and the port
Log out of AIM and change the port to 443.
Log in to AIM again.
Now disable the 5190 TCP setting in your Modem or router.
This does presume that you have done other settings:
1) The Mac Firewall is Off or hase the ports set.
2) the modem or router is using Port FOrwarding and has the ports Opened.
The only other thing I can think of at the moment is that the Screen name has an illeagal character in it.
When setting upo a screen name it normally is in lower csae with no spaces.
On the AIM Set up page for gettinga screen name you can specify how the you are displayed and I can see that someone may have passed you this information rather than the proper screen name.
2:49 PM Wednesday; October 11, 2006

Buddies disappearing from buddy list

A buddy list for my friend keeps losing names from it every couple of days. It's an AIM screen name, so not a .Mac issue.
ie at log-in, the list is missing a few names. After putting those names back in, a day or so later some more will be gone.
Any thoughts?

Hi benjamin,
Do you shut your computer down at all ?
Do you have near 200 Buddies ?
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Ralph

How do I hide the buddy list when iChat opens at login?

Can anyone tell me the answer to this question? I just find it annoying
when I have to close the buddy list window when I login. Is there any way
of getting it to be hidden automatically and still remain available
to my buddies? (Not Offline) Thanks Glenn.

Hi Glenn,
IF you hit the red close button the Buddy List window will close but the Application will remain open.
Using the Apple Key + 1 together will bring it back, as will the item in the Window menu of iChat.
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Unable to log onto ichat buddy list

so...everytime i try to put that i'm "available" instead of "offline" on the buddy list window, a window pops up and says "Lost connection with AIM: The connection to the host was unexpectedly lost". i tried doing what was suggested in another post but had no such luck! if someone could help me out that would be SPLENDID. =)

Hi cmr,
Welcome to the  Discussions
I take it you mean from Away to Available ?
If so then you are already On-line and the problem is with the various AIM servers that keep record of who is Away and who is Available.
If you mean that your are Offline but with iChat Open and want to go on-line and the problem occurs then it could be your end.
Two things
1) Go to iChat > preferences > Accounts > Server Settings tab
Change the port to 443
2) delete com.apple.icaht.AIM.plist from Users/(your account)/Library/Preferences
AND restart iChat.
11:43 AM Tuesday; August 14, 2007

Buddy List

Ok. This should be the most basic thing of all, and I can't believe I even have to ask this friggin question, but I don't seem to be capable enough to add a buddy to my buddy list. My girlfriend's address ends in @mac.com, as does mine. When I add her info, she appears in my list, her name flashes, then she is deleted from my list automatically. Why the **** is it doing this? When I added her name under @AIM.com, she stayed in the list, but she is offline (even when she's online) and I can't contact her because the AIM account doesn't accept offline messages. It both shows us under AIM buddy lists, if that makes a difference. Any help is appreciated.

Hi,
Welcome to the  Discussions
If you add a Buddy in iChat and Add the First Name, Last Name info in to the Panel AND that person is already in the Address Book then iChat 4 and 5 do not tell you hat the problem is but make the Buddy "disappear", not even putting them in the Off Line Buddies.
The issues is related to the fact you can not Add the same Contact Info to the Address Book twice.
You need to use this Arrow to link to the card already in the Address Book
Longer info here http://www.ralphjohns.co.uk/versions/ichatvers4/ichatvers4pics/AddBuddies/iChat4 Slide.html
AIM names would not normally end in @AIM.com although it is a possible name format (you can get email Address from them and use them as Screen Names but most people don't).
I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.
7:55 PM Friday; March 5, 2010
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Online buddies not showing up in buddy list

so, for some reason, i only have one "buddy" that will show up on my list as online. this is not a coincidence....for some reason the rest of my buddies who are online are not showing up in the ichat column.

So you changed the Quicktime setting
And the Port Change to 443 and had no luck.
You repeated these steps in a new Mac User Account ?
And got the same result with the same Buddy List ?
IF you have no other computer or application using the same Buddy List then the problem is with the AIM servers.
In iChat > Preferences > General Section there is a choice to "When I Quit iChat, Setmy Status to Offline" Are you using this option checked or Unchecked ?
If Unchecked can you check it and Quit iChat.
When you start up iChat again have things changed ?
This will be the limit of what you can do on the Mac.
Try rebooting your modem (If you have the Log on details for the ISP just in case).
8:31 PM Thursday; October 4, 2007

Lost Buddy list

Hello,
I had installed Adium so I can use MSN and all of my AIM/AOL/iChat buddies got deleted. Is there a file somewhere that has them? I didn't have them in my address book so I could be in trouble...

Hi Kevin,
AIM clients keep the Buddy list on the AIM servers.
If you delete the AIM Buddies on one app they will be missing/deleted from others as well.
Only those that contain other info in the iChat address card get added to the Address Book.
I think you are going to have problems.
11:17 PM Thursday; May 4, 2006

How do I fix my ichat? My buddy list appears, but whenever I try to click on a buddy to chat, IChat won't let me. Nothing appears. When I try to click on "File" - "New Chat" Also nothing appears. What's wrong?

My buddy list appears, but whenever I try to click on a buddy to chat, IChat won't let me. Nothing appears. It won't let me chat regularly via text, or by video/audio chat. Even when I click on File -> New Chat, still nothing shows up! But, when I look at how many chats I have open, it says I have "X" amount of chats open! But nothing is there.........
If somebody tries to video chat me from my buddy list, I can see the request.... and then the video chat will work. But I cannot request anybody and if they send me a regular text ichat, ichat won't deliver it to me.
Somebody please help me I've tried so many things and nothing is working!!!!! :/

Hi,
This sounds like it is about Window positions.
iChat has Default places for Incoming Invites.
Video is always top Center of your Screen
Audio and Text chats are Upper right with the Audio slightly lower than Text Chats.
Secondary invites are sort of Stacked like when you open multiple files from the same App.
Your outgoing Windows are "Remembered" as to where the last one was when you used it.
This can be an issue if you use your Mac with a second display and turn Off Mirroring.
You windows can get "left" on the other screen.
Go to System Preferences > Displays and turn On Mirroring and the windows should come back to one Screen/display.
If this does not help go to your Home Folder/Library/Preferences and delete (Drag to Trash) com.apple.ichat.plist and restart iChat.
Unfortunately you will need to reset any iChat Preferences you have changed from defaults.
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How do I create an auto reply for one person in my buddy list?

I want to be able to have an automatic reply to one person in my buddy list whenever they IM me so that i dont have to reply myself. I dont want to block them but i sometimes want to be able to just avoid them and so does anyone know any applescript that i can run whenever they send me a message??

Hi,
In the Buddy List highlight a Buddy.
Use the CMD and I keys together (Get Info)
This brings up their Info Card.
Select Actions (Same as Alerts in the Preferences In Fact some versions do Read "Alerts" )
Change the top item to Invite (Text)
Select the AppleScript option.
Set the Script to be Auto-Decline.
This will produce no response on the Buddies end.
For that go to the General Section of the Preferences and set the option to "Auto-Reply with my Away Message"
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If you wish to be able to Reply when you have an Available Message up, that is a little more difficult.
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