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Message

  • Unless stated otherwise, all objects are available in the following Across versions:
  • 5.7
  • 6.0
  • 6.3
  • 7.0
Tip

Function-specific return values are listed with each function.

For more information on return values and a complete list of error codes, see Function Return Types.

Function
Description
Message.SendMessageTo
Makes it possible to send an Across message to a user registered in Across.
Message.SendMessageToAll
Makes it possible to send an Across message to all users currently logged in to Across.

Message.SendMessageTo

Makes it possible to send an Across message to a user registered in Across.

Parameters

 
Type
Name
Description
1
string
ST
A security token for use in other crossAPI SI functions.
2
string
Msg
The message to be sent.
3
int
UserId
The ID of the user who is going to receive the message. Can be received via the functions ObjectManager.GetUserID and ObjectManager.GetUserIDByLogin.

Return Values

Result
Type/Value
Interpretation
Success
Is always empty.
Error
2
User does not exist.
Error
9
Unable to send message.

Message.SendMessageToAll

Makes it possible to send an Across message to all users currently logged in to Across.

Parameters

 
Type
Name
Description
1
string
ST
A security token for use in other crossAPI SI functions.
2
string
Msg
The message to be sent.

Return Values

Result
Type/Value
Interpretation
Success
Is always empty.
Error
9
Unable to send message.
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