GimaLink is a web service running at GimaSoft.com that provides two sharing services
for GINA users: a permanent central repository of moderated trigger packages, and
a short-term mechanism for sharing trigger packages with friends quickly. Connections
are always initiated by either something you do in GINA (clicking the Library
or Share buttons) or in response to a Share Token being detected in your character's
log file. GimaLink buttons are located on the Sharing ribbon group, and GimaLink
can be disabled or configured in the Settings editor.
Gimagukk's Library
Clicking the "Gimagukk's Library" button in the Sharing ribbon bar will download
the list of trigger sets available in Gimagukk's Library. When you find one you
want, hit the Download link to download the package, and you will be taken to the
Merge screen to complete the process of pulling the triggers into your library.
The library is pretty light right now, but it will continue to grow over time.
Quick Sharing
When you want to send a trigger or set of triggers to friends quickly, select the
trigger or group in your library and hit the "Share" button in the GimaLink ribbon
group. This will upload the package file to GimaLink and give you a token that you
can copy and paste to other players using GINA. When their client detects these
tokens in the log file, by default they will be asked whether they wish to accept
or decline your package. If they accept, GINA will pull the package down from GimaLink
and the will be taken to the Merge screen to complete the process of merging triggers
into their libraries.
Share Tokens are valid for appromixately one hour, and there is a restriction on
the size of the package that can be transferred. You will only hit the size restriction
when including triggers that have pre-recorded sound files; all other triggers and
groups are pretty small. If you need to distribute larger packages with lots of
sound files or have than last more than an hour, you should use the
Package Files option to create a file that you can distribution.
When To Use Quick Sharing
Quick Sharing should be used when you wish to share triggers with other GINA users
who have their EverQuest log enabled. The shared triggers will only be available
on the server for approximately an hour. If you wish to create a more permanent
shared set of triggers, create a Package File.
GimaLink Settings
GimaLink can be configured on the Sharing tab of the Settings editor. Disabling
GimaLink disables the ability to use the Central Repository and Share Trigger Group
/ Trigger functions, and stops GINA from looking for share token entries in your
characters' log files.
Accept Share Invitations From
This settings tells GINA which players are allowed to attempt to share packages
with you.
- Nobody: GINA will ignore all share tokens that it
detects in the log files, so you will not be able to receive triggers from anyone.
- Trusted List: GINA will ignore share tokens from anyone
not in your Trusted List.
- Anybody: GINA will process all share tokens that it
detects.
Automatically Merge Invitations From
For any packages that are shared with you in compliance with the
Accept Share Invitations From settings, this setting determines whether
you want to have control over the merge process or whether you want it to automatically
happen with no intervention on your part.
- Nobody: GINA will never automatically merge packages.
You will be taken to the Merge screen for any packages that you accept.
- Trusted List: GINA will automatically accept and merge
any requests that come from anyone on your Trusted List.
- Anybody: GINA will automatically accept and merge
any requests that come from anyone... anyone at all. You probably don't really want
to use this option, but it's there for daredevils.
Trusted List
This list defines who you trust for the Accept Share Invitations
From and Automatically Merge Invitations From
settings.