Installing Cute Chat/messenger for DNN 2.x 
The following guide shows the steps to implement a Cute Chat and Cute messenger
into DotNetNuke 2.x application. If you haven't downloaded the software, please
download the software copy from
http://richscripts.com/download/NukeChat2.zip.
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Unzip the zip file and copy CuteChat client files to the DotNetNuke solution.
DesktopModules folder and all file it contains should be deployed to
DOTNETNUKE_FOLDER\.
global.asax should be deployed to DOTNETNUKE_FOLDER\.
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Deploying the CuteSoft.Chat.dll assembly and license file
The following files should be deployed to DOTNETNUKE_FOLDER\Bin. Display the screenshot of this step
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CuteSoft.Chat.dll
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cutechat.lic
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CuteMessenger.lic
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Execute SQLScripts\cutechat3.sql against your DotNetNuke database
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Open your SQL Server Query Analyzer from within Enterprise Manager.
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Once you have successfully connected to your SQL Server within query analyzer,
open and execute the Chat SQL file(SQLScripts\cutechat3.sql) against your
DotNetNuke database.
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Modify web.config file and Specify the CuteChat.DataDirectory
<appSettings>
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<add key="CuteChat.DataDirectory"
value="DesktopModules/CuteSoft_Client/CuteChat" />
</appSettings>
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Add new module definition (Chat)
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Log into your portal using the Host Admin account. From the 'Host' menu, select
the 'Module Definitions' menu item.
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Fill in Module Name (Chat) and Description (Chat), then click Update.
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The form should now be extended allowing you to add definitions. Enter "Chat"
as New Definition and click Add Definition to continue. The form should extend
further, so click Add Control to continue.
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First add the control that normally will be used, for viewing the chat. From
Source you should be able to select a control named DesktopModules/CuteChatControls/Lobbies.ascx.
Select View as Type, and click Update to add the control.
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Add new module definition (Messenger)
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Log into your portal using the Host Admin account. From the 'Host' menu, select
the 'Module Definitions' menu item.
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Fill in Module Name (Messenger) and Description (Messenger), then click Update.
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The form should now be extended allowing you to add definitions. Enter
"Messenger" as New Definition and click Add Definition to continue. The form
should extend further, so click Add Control to continue.
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First add the control that normally will be used, for viewing the chat. From
Source you should be able to select a control named DesktopModules/CuteChatControls/Messenger.ascx.
Select View as Type, and click Update to add the control.
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Log in as "admin", click the "Chat Admin" button and add one or more chat rooms
to your site.
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