Interface Dynamics' WuWu
User's Frequently Asked Questions:


What are the system requirements?
Who is allowed to create a group?
How do I join a group?
How do I create a group?
How do I join more than one group?
How do I leave a group?
How do I communicate with someone?
How do I select multiple people to communicate with from the PeopleList?
I am behind a firewall. Can I still use WuWu?
Why do I get “Unable to connect to (User Name)” error message?
Why does it take longer to contact some people than others?
Why does WuWu stay in the notification area after the PeopleList is closed?
How do I send a file?
How do I exit WuWu?
Why does the PeopleList stay on top of my other windows?
What is the difference between hiding and fishing?
Does WuWu have any keyboard shortcuts?
Why doesn't WuWu have a (place your idea here) feature?


Q: What are the system requirements?
A: Operating System: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2K/XP
with Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher
Processor: 486-class or higher
Memory: 16MB system RAM
Disk Space: 4 MB
Internet: 28.8 dial-up minimum

Q: Who is allowed to create a group?
A: Any registered user may create a group.

Q: How do I join a group?
A: Right click the WuWu icon in the system tray, select properties and then the groups tab. Select the Join Group button. Once this button is selected you will be presented with a drop-down box of selections. Choose a group you would like to join from this box then press OK. The changes will take effect when you click Apply or OK.

Q: How do I create a group?
A: Right click the WuWu icon in the system tray, select properties and then the groups tab. Select the Join Group button. Once this button is selected you will be presented with a drop-down box of selections. Type the name of the group you would like to create then press OK. The creation of the group will take effect when you click Apply or OK.

Q: How do I join more than one group?
A: You may repeat the join groups process as many times as desired.

Q: How do I leave a group?
A: Right click the WuWu notification area icon and choose properties. Select the groups tab and highlight the group you want to leave. Click the Leave Group button and then click Apply or OK.

Q: How do I communicate with someone?
A: Double click the WuWu icon in the notification area to display the PeopleList. From this list you may select a user to communicate with. Just right click the users name in the PeopleList and choose your method of communication.

Q: How do I select multiple people to communicate with from the PeopleList?
A: You may select more than one user to communicate with by several methods. If you press the control (Ctrl) key you may select multiple users incrementally from the PeopleList. If you press the shift key you may select a group of users contiguously from the PeopleList.

Q: I am behind a firewall or NAT. Can I still use WuWu?
A: Yes. WuWu is completely Firewall/NAT compatible! For additional information on this topic, please read the WuWu Firewall / NAT how-to.

Q: Why do I get “Unable to connect to (User Name)” error message?
A: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or the established connection failed because the connected host has failed to respond. The most likely cause of this error message is that both you and the user you are attempting to communicate with are behind firewalls or a NAT with no port forwarding activated. You will need to refer to your firewall / NAT documentation for information on setting up port forwarding.

Q: Why does it take longer to contact some people than others?
A: If the user you are attempting to contact is behind a firewall / NAT the system must wait a pre-determined amount of time before attempting a connection via an alternate means.

Q: Why does WuWu stay in the notification area after the PeopleList is closed?
A: When the PeopleList is closed the program does not shut down it is still running in the background. To shut WuWu down right click the notification tray icon and choose exit.

Q: How do I send a file?
A: To send a file, choose a user from your PeopleList and left click for the communications menu. Choose File Sender. Using the select files window choose the file or files you wish to send and then click the open button. When the recipient acknowledges the file transfer it will begin.

Q: How do I exit WuWu?
A: To exit WuWu, right click the notification tray icon and choose exit.

Q: Why does the PeopleList stay on top of my other windows?
A: The PeopleList will stay on top of other windows when the pushpin icon has been pressed. To change, press pushpin icon again.

Q: What is the difference between hiding and fishing?
A: When you hide in WuWu, you can see other users online but they cannot see you. When you are fishing you are away, but still visible to others.

Q: Does WuWu have any keyboard shortcuts?
A: Yes. WuWu is completely operable from the keyboard without using your mouse.
The keyboard shortcuts are as follows:
Up and down arrows will allow you to navigate menus and your PeopleList.
(Ctrl + T) will open the communication dialog from the PeopleList.
Enter key will select from a menu or the PeopleList.
(Ctrl + H) WuWu will Hide.
(Ctrl + F) Go fishin’
(Ctrl + N) Return to normal state.

Q: Why doesn't WuWu have a (place your idea here) feature?
A: Good Question. Maybe because no one has thought of it and your the first! So why don't you tell us about it and we'll do our best to include it in future releases!