Installation Just unzip it into your addons folder.
MYSQL IS OPTIONAL Before using MySQL you have to create a database called"atlaschat"or something similar.( The database name can be chosen in-game ) Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Q: What MySQL module is this using?
Q: Why am I getting Black & Purple instead of the icons?
A: If you have fastdl you need to sync it. Some hosts do not sync the"addons"folder, in this case you will need to move the"materials"and"resource"folder from the"atlaschat"folder into your garrysmodrootfolder. Therootfolders is where your"gameinfo.txt"is located.
Q: Can you add feature X?
A: Add me on steam and we can discuss it.
Q: Where is the data stored if I do not use MySQL?
A: If you do not use MySQL the addon will default back to "SQLite". The data is stored in a file calledsv.dband is located in your garrysmodrootfolder.
Q: Where do I setup usergroup titles & icons or MySQL?
A: You go in-game and open up the chatbox. Click on thecogwheelicon that is located in the bottom-right corner of the chatbox. From here you will have to scroll down until you find the buttons. If you do not see these buttons you will have to change your usergroup to one that is considered to be the rank of asuperadmin.
IF YOU ARE USING AN ADDON THAT OVERRIDES THE "OnPlayerChat" HOOK SUCH AS A "ChatTags" ADDON - THE EXPRESSION AND RANK ICONS WILL NOT WORK! CHANGE OR ASK THE DEVELOPER OF THE ADDON TO MAKE IT USE THE PLAYER ENTITY AS ARGUMENT FOR PLAYER NAME TO MAKE IT WORK!