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This page tries to answer the most frequest questions regarding [[Schick 5.0]].
 
= General Questions =
== Is Schick 5.0 compatible with prior versions? ==
'''Answer:''' Partly. I's fully compatible to [[Schick 4.0]], but since the 4.0-rewrite of the whole networking code [[Schick]] is not compatible with 1.x, 2.x and 3.x versions.
 
== Does it support IPv6? ==
'''Answer:''' Yes!
 
== Does it support files larger than 2GB (largefile support)? ==
'''Answer:''' Yes!
 
= Usage =
== How do I switch between simple and advanced mode? (Showing groups) ==
TBD!!!
 
== How can I hide the unreachable peers? ==
First, note that hiding is only possible if you're using simple mode (showing no groups).
Go to <tt>Schick</tt>-Menu, <tt>Advanced</tt> and choose <tt>Hide unreachable peers</tt>:<br>[[Image:Schick5_hideunreachable01.png]]
 
== How do I use [[Schick]] to send files? ==
'''Answer:''' To send a file to another peer, just drag & drop the file on the user image in the browser.
 
== Why is my user image not shown in the browser window? ==
'''Answer:''' Maybe you didn't allow [[Schick]] to access your contacts (or you didn't set a image for your contact in your Addressbook/Contacts).<br>
[[Image:SchickBrowserNoImageML01.png]]<br>
Please see ''[[Schick_5.0_FAQ#I_denied_Schick.C2.A0to_access_my_contacts.2C_and_now_I_don.27t_have_a_user_image_in_the_browser_-_how_do_I_fix_this.3F|this section]]'' below to learn how to fix this.
 
== Why does [[Schick]] try to access my contacts? ==
'''Answer:''' [[Schick]] tries to retrieve your user image from your contact. No other information is read from your contacts! I promise!
*Please click "OK" to allow access:<br>
[[Image:SchickTryingAccessContactsML01.png]]
 
== I denied [[Schick]] to access my contacts, and now I don't have a user image in the browser - how do I fix this? ==
'''Answer:''' Follow this steps:
* First, open your system preferences and click the ''Security & Privacy''-icon:<br>[[Image:SchickAllowAccessingContactsML01.png]]
* Click ''Privacy'':<br>[[Image:SchickAllowAccessingContactsML02.png]]
* Click the checkbox to allow [[Schick]] accessing your contact to obtain your avatar:<br>[[Image:SchickAllowAccessingContactsML03.png]]
 
== I just changed my user image, but [[Schick]] won't show it! ==
* Please make sure, you changed the image of your Contact (me) in your Contacts (if you're using 10.7: Addressbook)<ref>Changing the user image in System Preferences won't work</ref>
* As of [[OS X]] 10.8 and 10.9, this will take effect after you logged out and in again
 
== How do I add a peer that is not reachable by Bonjour? ==
(If it's in another subnet, or Bonjour doesn't work properly)
=== Answer 1 ===
Use the "Add by address…"-feature as described [[Schick 4.0 Add By Address|here]]
 
=== Answer 2 ===
If you're more the [[hacker]]- than the user-type, try something like this:
* http://irq5.io/2011/01/02/mdns-repeater-mdns-across-subnets/
* https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-24187
* http://nicolas.vanwambeke.net/wp/2011/05/08/bonjourzeroconfrendezvousmdns-across-multiple-subnets/
* &#x2026;and many more&#x2026;
 
== What is my IP address (and port)? ==
=== Answer ===
# Click here:<br>[[Image:SchickMyIPAddresses01.png|200px]]
# Showing your IP addresses:<br>[[Image:SchickMyIPAddresses02.png|400px]]
<br>
<br>
<br>
 
= Debugging =
== How do I turn on debug logging? ==
A: Just hold down the command key (&#x2318;) on launch. It will be automatically turned off again on quit. Log entries can be found in [[Console]] or in <tt>~/Library/Containers/net.wurst-wasser.Schick/Library/Logs/Schick.log</tt>.
 
== [[Schick]] can't find the other Macs in the network! (Help! Mac A can "see" Mac B, but Mac B can't "see" Mac A) ==
=== Answer 1 ===
Please check with [http://www.tildesoft.com Tildesoft]s [http://www.tildesoft.com/files/BonjourBrowser.dmg Bonjour Browser]! If it also doesn't show any peers, it's most likely your WiFi doesn't support multicasts the way it should. This happened to [[Heiko]] too...WiFi & Bonjour seems to be a bit of a problem. If you want to use Bonjour over WiFi, I'd recommend buying a good Access Point (Apple Airport, Cisco, Ubiquiti).
 
=== Answer 2 ===
Please try again over Ethernet, and if that works out, make sure your WiFi supports Bonjour...
 
=== Answer 3 ===
Switch to Ethernet. No, really. Your Bonjour-related problems (with Schick, Airprint, iTunes Sharing etc.) will be gone!
 
=== Answer 4 ===
Try: <tt>&#x2318;R</tt><br>
<del>* If you don't see all peers, try: <tt>&#x2318;&#x21E7;R</tt></del><br>
<del>* If other peers don't see you, try: <tt>&#x2318;R</tt></del>
 
=== Answer 5 ===
If you can't or don't want to switch to Ethernet, try adding your peers manually instead of using Bonjour. See [[Schick 4.0 Add By Address]].
 
=== Answer 6 ===
It might be caused by a haywired firewall setting. Just remove all incoming connection connections, stop your firewall, reboot, start your firewall.
# "Advanced..."<br>[[Image:SchickFWAdv.png]]
# Add (if missing) an entry for [[Schick]]:<br>[[Image:SchickFireWallEntry01.png]]
# stop your firewall
# reboot
# start firewall
<br>
<br>
<br>
 
= Somehow irrelevant questions =
== Do you like the 11th doctor? ==
A: No!
 
== What's your favourite doctor? ==
A: The fourth, Tom Baker.<ref>The 4th doctor:<br>[[Image:FuturamaFourthDoctor.png|100px]]</ref> But I also enjoy watching Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant.
 
== What's your favourite beer? ==
A: [[Lone Star Beer|Lone Star]]!
 
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* Other
** [[Schick|Schick Product Page]]
* References
<references/>
 
[[Category:Development]]
[[Category:Objective-C]]
[[Category:Cocoa]]

Revision as of 23:20, 10 March 2014

THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - IF YOU SEARCH FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SCHICK, PLEASE VISIT: Schick 4.0 FAQ


This page tries to answer the most frequest questions regarding Schick 5.0.

General Questions

Is Schick 5.0 compatible with prior versions?

Answer: Partly. I's fully compatible to Schick 4.0, but since the 4.0-rewrite of the whole networking code Schick is not compatible with 1.x, 2.x and 3.x versions.

Does it support IPv6?

Answer: Yes!

Does it support files larger than 2GB (largefile support)?

Answer: Yes!

Usage

How do I switch between simple and advanced mode? (Showing groups)

TBD!!!

How can I hide the unreachable peers?

First, note that hiding is only possible if you're using simple mode (showing no groups). Go to Schick-Menu, Advanced and choose Hide unreachable peers:
Schick5 hideunreachable01.png

How do I use Schick to send files?

Answer: To send a file to another peer, just drag & drop the file on the user image in the browser.

Why is my user image not shown in the browser window?

Answer: Maybe you didn't allow Schick to access your contacts (or you didn't set a image for your contact in your Addressbook/Contacts).
SchickBrowserNoImageML01.png
Please see this section below to learn how to fix this.

Why does Schick try to access my contacts?

Answer: Schick tries to retrieve your user image from your contact. No other information is read from your contacts! I promise!

  • Please click "OK" to allow access:

SchickTryingAccessContactsML01.png

I denied Schick to access my contacts, and now I don't have a user image in the browser - how do I fix this?

Answer: Follow this steps:

  • First, open your system preferences and click the Security & Privacy-icon:
    SchickAllowAccessingContactsML01.png
  • Click Privacy:
    SchickAllowAccessingContactsML02.png
  • Click the checkbox to allow Schick accessing your contact to obtain your avatar:
    SchickAllowAccessingContactsML03.png

I just changed my user image, but Schick won't show it!

  • Please make sure, you changed the image of your Contact (me) in your Contacts (if you're using 10.7: Addressbook)[1]
  • As of OS X 10.8 and 10.9, this will take effect after you logged out and in again

How do I add a peer that is not reachable by Bonjour?

(If it's in another subnet, or Bonjour doesn't work properly)

Answer 1

Use the "Add by address…"-feature as described here

Answer 2

If you're more the hacker- than the user-type, try something like this:

What is my IP address (and port)?

Answer

  1. Click here:
    SchickMyIPAddresses01.png
  2. Showing your IP addresses:
    SchickMyIPAddresses02.png




Debugging

How do I turn on debug logging?

A: Just hold down the command key (⌘) on launch. It will be automatically turned off again on quit. Log entries can be found in Console or in ~/Library/Containers/net.wurst-wasser.Schick/Library/Logs/Schick.log.

Schick can't find the other Macs in the network! (Help! Mac A can "see" Mac B, but Mac B can't "see" Mac A)

Answer 1

Please check with Tildesofts Bonjour Browser! If it also doesn't show any peers, it's most likely your WiFi doesn't support multicasts the way it should. This happened to Heiko too...WiFi & Bonjour seems to be a bit of a problem. If you want to use Bonjour over WiFi, I'd recommend buying a good Access Point (Apple Airport, Cisco, Ubiquiti).

Answer 2

Please try again over Ethernet, and if that works out, make sure your WiFi supports Bonjour...

Answer 3

Switch to Ethernet. No, really. Your Bonjour-related problems (with Schick, Airprint, iTunes Sharing etc.) will be gone!

Answer 4

Try: ⌘R
* If you don't see all peers, try: ⌘⇧R
* If other peers don't see you, try: ⌘R

Answer 5

If you can't or don't want to switch to Ethernet, try adding your peers manually instead of using Bonjour. See Schick 4.0 Add By Address.

Answer 6

It might be caused by a haywired firewall setting. Just remove all incoming connection connections, stop your firewall, reboot, start your firewall.

  1. "Advanced..."
    SchickFWAdv.png
  2. Add (if missing) an entry for Schick:
    SchickFireWallEntry01.png
  3. stop your firewall
  4. reboot
  5. start firewall




Somehow irrelevant questions

Do you like the 11th doctor?

A: No!

What's your favourite doctor?

A: The fourth, Tom Baker.[2] But I also enjoy watching Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant.

What's your favourite beer?

A: Lone Star!


  1. Changing the user image in System Preferences won't work
  2. The 4th doctor:
    FuturamaFourthDoctor.png