Extension: Alert event to show a tray balloon hint

Extension Goal:

This extension adds an alert event to show a tray balloon hint. This is different than the existing PingPlotter event that changes the tray icon and shows a hint because this can be configured to show when an alert stops firing as well.

This does not change the tray icon - it only shows a balloon message there.

Required PingPlotter Pro version

This extension requires PingPlotter Pro 3.30.0p or higher.

Installation Instructions

• Download the attachment from this post (link near the title). The file will be named "Alert Event - Tray Balloon Message.ppx".
• Save it in your "c:\Program Files\Pingplotter Pro\scripts" directory (or the appropriate path if you've not installed to that location).
• Close and restart PingPlotter Pro.
• Go to the alerts setup (Edit -> Alert Setup...)
• Create a new alert, or select one of your existing alerts you want to test this on.
• Configure an alert event and select the "Show a tray balloon message" type.
• Fill in the appropriate parameters and test it!

Of course, all the variables / substitutions work in the text area for the message as well.

Wrap up

If you find any issues are problems, please post a message here or send an email to support@pingplotter.com.

Edit: Scripted updated October 23rd, 2011

Here's a screenshot of the alert editor and balloon hint in action.