Direct Chat Plugin
The direct chat plugin provides simple functionality to the direct chat component.
Usage
This plugin can be activated as a jQuery plugin or using the data api.
Data API
Add data-widget="chat-pane-toggle" to a button to activate the plugin.
<button class="btn btn-primary" data-widget="chat-pane-toggle">Toggle Chat Pane</button>
jQuery
The jQuery API provides more customizable options that allows the developer to toggle the chat contact pane.
$('#chat-pane-toggle').DirectChat('toggle')
Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| toggle | Toggles the state of the chat pane between hidden and visible. |
Example: $('#chat-pane-toggle').DirectChat('toggle')
Events
| Event Type | Description |
|---|---|
| toggled.lte.directchat | Triggered after a direct chat contacts pane is toggled. |
Example: $('#toggle-button').on('toggled.lte.directchat', handleToggledEvent)