Y!-Emote: Utill to make Emoticons selection easier: 

*Update (08-09-02):
       V1.01 - Some emoticons were incorrect
       V2.00 - Auto-hide, Stick to window*
       V2.03 - Remembers re-size between sessions
*Update (09-09-02):
       V2.04 - Sends direct when 'stuck' to window, Always ontop.
                 -  Better mouse over description.

For secret smileys, I find the key combo difficult to remember and tedious to cut and paste from a list. For new animated smileys I find it difficult to remember what the animated icons look like from the static menu of the pull down list.

Getting started:

• Run the program :)
• Single click the icon you want. (Mouse cursor turns to Ø over icons)
• Single click the input box where you want the icon to appear in. (where you type your message)
• Should auto paste into this box.

Sticky Windows/Auto Close:

Press 'Open' to reveal window for 15 seconds

Download:

• Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need):

            YEmote-Install (~1.4Mb)

• Zip file of program exe (If you think you know what you are doing ;):

            YEmote-Files (~75Kb)   < Please use if upgrading.

Tips:

• Animate button re-animates all the icons so you can see what they do.
• Try closing and re-opening the chat window if auto paste does not work
• You can resize the icon window for better fit on your screen
• Hold mouse over icon to see description text
• Untick 'Keep Open' to auto hide window
• Drag Target icon '¥' onto any window to auto stick. (E.g. Drag onto message window for easy access). Single click of target un-sticks
• Use Stick to message window and Auto hide to replace use of built-in smiley menu
• When 'Stuck' to a window, single click of Emoticon sends direct to message window**
• Double click target icon '¥' to keep YEmote ontop of other application windows
• Free to download and use, If you like it please consider making a donation here...

Y!-Emote2

Update to version1, Details listed in WackyB forum link below

Extras from previous versions include:

•  Sounds
•  custom quote lists (as requested)
•  Keep chat windows OnTop function
•  Auto attaches and hides to chat windows.

Getting started:

•  Install :)
•  Run the program (Start/Programs/YEmote/YEmote-2)

That's it.

•  When chat windows are opened YEmote is automatically attached to the window. When the window loses focus YEmote disappears. When you bring a chat window to the front YEmote will appear again.
•  Double click YEmote icon in system tray for control panel or just right click for common options.

Download:

• Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need):

            YEmote2-Install (~1.4Mb)

• Zip file of program exe (If you think you know what you are doing ;):

            YEmote2-Files (~75Kb)   < Please use if upgrading.

 

What's it all about? & Help here... -  from WackyB

*Update (4-4-02):
       Fixed to work under W2000 (Preview was not updating automatically)

*Update (20-6-02):
       Playback window maintains aspect ratio
       Playback slider selects frame (does what it looked like it should have done ;)
       Minor tweaks (v0.20b fixes a bug from v0.20)

Features:

• Grab every frame without duplicates
• Image files Stored in directory under users name (.jpg)
• Copy frame to clipboard
• Always OnTop option (useful for viewing a webcam with preview-don't lose that webcam window)
• Playback stored webcams (double click the preview window)
• Variable speed/window-size playback
• Save to .AVI video file 

Screen Shots:

• Main window (Screen shot shows Ch4 News logo;) :

• Playback window:

Download:

• Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need ONLY download if using old (pre V5.5) yahoo messenger):

            YahooCamGrabInstall.exe (~2Mb)

• Zip file of program exe (If you think you know what you are doing ONLY download if using old (pre V5.5) yahoo messenger ;):

            YahooCamGrab.zip (~30Kb)

v1.1 Release here...(Last release for pre v5.5 ONLY download if using pre V5.5 yahoo messenger)

NEW: Click here...  for CamGrab v2 with initial compatibility/support for recording new messenger v5.5 webcams. (super and large image)

Getting started:

• Run the program :)
• Find someone with a webcam and view it
• Hit the "Refresh List" button - The users name should appear on the webcams list.
• Double click the users name - Current frame should appear in the preview window
• Hit the "Preview" check box to view the cam live
• "Capture Frame" will save a single image of the current frame
• "Start to monitor" will record every frame as an image sequence - Hit "Stop" to cancel the capture
• Double click the preview window for playback window. 
• Etc...
• message board / FAQ

What's it all about? -  from WackyB

This version is not complete. I'm making it available now because it will be incompatible with the new Beta Yahoo messenger. Enjoy while it lasts! ;)

New features include:...

#> Image Controls (Adjust preview brightness/colour balance etc...) #> Transparent windows in XP and W2000 (Right click the 'Keep-on-top' button) #> Docking windows - Join windows together to move/control as one (See website for docking info) #> Snap to screen edge, If window is moved near the screen edge it will stick to the side. (Hold 'SHIFT' key when moving to turn off)  #> Capture/Playback multiple cams (Open multiple playback/Camgrab windows).

* Note: This is a release version, but very much earlier then expected. As such there could be bugs. If you find any please let me know. If you have problems then return to using a previous version. 

Old Beta below.

CamGrab v1:

*Upload (30-6-02):
       First test release

           * DO NOT DOWNLOAD IF YOU HAVE NOT USED THE RELEASE VERSION FIRST!! *

This version is in it's test stages, Only download if you are wiling to E-mail me with the results (success or otherwise) with your system, This can be as simple as 

Works: Yes/No
OS: Win98. WinMe / Win2000 / WinXP / etc...
Screen Resolution: ???x???

Features:

• Grab every frame without duplicates
• Image files Stored in directory under users name (.jpg)
• Copy frame to clipboard
• Always OnTop option (useful for viewing a webcam with preview-don't lose that webcam window)
• Playback stored webcams (double click the preview window)
• Variable speed/window-size playback
• Save to .AVI video file 

Screen Shots:

• Main window :

• Playback window:

Download:

• Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need):

            YahooCamGrab1Install.exe (~2Mb)

Getting started:

• Run the program :)
• Find someone with a webcam and view it
• Hit the "Refresh List" button - The users name should appear on the webcams list.
• Double click the users name - Current frame should appear in the preview window
• Hit the "Preview" check box to view the cam live
• "Capture Frame" will save a single image of the current frame
• "Start to monitor" will save every frame as an image sequence - Hit "Stop" to cancel the capture
• Double click the preview window for playback window. 
• Etc...

What's it all about? -  from WackyB

New Features:

• Mostly cosmetic
• Resize of windows and preview image (Blocky on large sizes)
• Docking windows: Holding the mouse over the left hand side of the title bar will display a dock icon that can be dragged onto the other window (undocking is the reverse procedure

• To keep on-top a window: Select the button next to the the exit "û"
• To minimize a window: Right click the background area
• To maximize a window: Double click the background area
• To move the window: Drag any part of the window

Y!-OnTop: Utill to keep all webcam windows on top of other applications:

* With the introduction of Yahoo Messenger v5.5 a new menu item for keeping the current window ontop was added. This has to a large extent made Y!-OnTop redundant.

*Update (21-6-02):
       V2 - Runs in system tray (takes up less taskbar space)
            - Options to keep own webcam ontop and/or those you view
            - Suspend option

Download:

            Y!-OnTop.exe (~24kb)

            Y!-OnTop2.exe (~32kb) - (recommended)

What's it all about? -  from WackyB

• Y!-OnTop Help forum/Latest info here...