GPTalk

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GPTalk is a text messenger utility that runs inside of Dynamics GP.

NOTE: GP2013R2 added functionality which allows an administrator to send messages to users in June, 2014. It is a one way communication from the Administrator to one or more users. GPTalk was added to GPPowerPack in November, 2008 as a two-way chat utility to support communication between multiple users.

Setup

Navigation: Tools >> Setup >> Company >> Setup GP PowerPack

Mark the box next to MODULE: GP Talk, then click DONE.

Restart your Dynamics GP client to enable this feature. Other users must restart their Dynamics GP client to enable this feature.

Using GPTalk

Navigation: Tools >> Utilities >> System >> GPTalk

On-going message threads are displayed at the top. Click on a row in the top window (Conversations) to display that message thread. A green dot indicates there is a new message/response.

Start a new thread by typing a message into the message box at the bottom of the window, select a user in the “TO” drop-down box, and click SEND.

Click REFRESH to update the status of message. NOTE: unlike internet messenger tools, this window will not automatically display new messages until you click Refresh. The potential load on the database of many GPTalk sessions automatically checking for new messages could be detrimental to performance. If a user does not have GPTalk open, it will open automatically when the user receives a new message.

“To ALL USERS”: the last option in the “TO” drop-down box is “ALL USERS”. If you select this option you will have to provide the System Password.

GPTalk will monitor for a new message and pop-open if a new message has been received. The monitoring function is activated by user activity in GP, such as opening a new window. If the user is not active in GP, GPTalk will not open.

Close a discussion by selecting the thread, then clicking the delete button.