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[[File:German_flag.gif]] [[CasperVend 2/Getting_Help/DE | Schaue hier in Deutsch!]]
Unlike other operators, we don't charge for support, and we don't make you jump over hurdles to get it. Support is obtained quickly and easily.
= '''<span style="color:#00528c">CasperTech System Owners Only</span>''' =


== '''<span style="color:#00528c">CasperTech System Owners Only, For Security Reasons</span>''' ==
Unlike some vending system operators, we don't charge for support, and we don't make you jump over hurdles to get it. Support can be obtained quickly and easily.


We are fanatical in providing the best support possible in SL, but please be aware that we can only support CasperTech system owners '''only.'''  
We are fanatical in providing the best support possible in SL, but you need to be aware that we have a strict policy of '''only providing support to the avatar which owns the product in question''', and '''not''' to alts, business partners, managers, affiliates, or customers of our clients.


We do not provide any assistance to the customers, managers, business associates/partners or affiliates of the system owner.
This policy applies to everyone, even to customers that we are familiar with.


This is because many of the issues that come up in support chat are issues that can '''ONLY''' be fixed by the system owner!
You '''may''' give us permission to speak with your trusted associate regarding your account, however this will only apply:
:# On a per-occasion basis, AND
:# The system owner avatar must '''[[CasperVend_2/Getting_Help#2.29_When_Casper_is_offline:_By_IM-to-Webform | contact Casper Warden]]''' directly for each occasion to grant permission AND
:# gives us the SL account name of the person we will be speaking with.


For security reasons, only the owner of the system has certain information we need to allow us to track down the cause of a problem, and they are the only ones - again, for security reasons - who can grant permission for Casper to look into things behind the scenes.
Please see '''[[Account_Holders_Only | Account Holders Only]]''' for the legal explanation behind this policy.


== '''<span style="color:#00528c">How Can I Get Help?</span>''' ==
= '''<span style="color:#00528c">How Can I Get Help?</span>''' =


Our support staff are ready and waiting to help you, the system owner! Below are some of the many ways that you can get in touch.
Our support staff are ready and waiting to help you, the system owner! Below are some of the many ways that you can get in touch.


== '''<span style="color:#00528c">Contact Us Directly</span>''' ==
== '''<span style="color:#00528c">Website Connectivity Errors</span>''' ==
If you are getting an error number 400-499 when trying to connect to ANY CasperTech website, this is usually due to a browser issue, which in turn is usually because some sort of malware got itself installed.


=== By IM ===
Bringing up a new private or "incognito" type window almost always works around the malware by disabling all (or at least most) of the plugins for that window.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! '''If you are using...'''
! '''Use this for new window'''
|-
| Chrome (by Google)
| "Incognito" - Ctrl + Shift + N
|-
| Firefox (by Mozilla)
| "Private" - CTL + N
|-
| Edge (Windows 10)
| "InPrivate" - CTL + SHFT + P
|-
| Safari (Mac)
| "Private" - CTL + OPTION + P
|-
| Internet Explorer (Windows)
| Unsupported - use a different web browser
|}
 
If you are using Internet Explorer, you need to be aware that IE has been officially discontinued, and there are large security holes that will '''never''' get patched. As a result, we recommend you use one of the above mentioned web browsers instead.
 
== '''Contact Us Directly''' ==
 
=== 1) When Casper is online: By IM ===
----
You can IM CasperTech Support (CasperHelp Resident) any time inworld if you need assistance.
 
Use this link FROM WITHIN SL to pull up his profile directly: '''[secondlife:///app/agent/828f7198-42e5-41b4-bd60-926a33ea067b/about CasperHelp Resident]'''
 
=== 2) When Casper is offline: By IM-to-Webform (Preferred) ===
----
----
You can IM Casper Warden any time inworld if you need assistance.


If Casper is not online, you will receive TWO offline messages - one immediately, the second one a few minutes later. WAIT for the second one, then use the link in that message to go to the webform ticket system. Utilizing this ticket method ensures that your message is in HIS system, and not trapped in the grid's messaging system which devours messages for breakfast, lunch AND dinner.  
If Casper is not online, send him an IM - '''not''' a notecard - anyway. You will receive TWO offline messages - one immediately, the second one a few minutes later. WAIT for the second one, then use the link in that message to go to the webform ticket system.  


==== '''NO NOTECARDS!''' ====
Use this link FROM WITHIN SL to pull up his profile directly: '''[secondlife:///app/agent/828f7198-42e5-41b4-bd60-926a33ea067b/about CasperHelp Resident]'''
 
Utilizing this ticket method ensures that your message is in HIS system, and not trapped in the grid's messaging system which devours messages for breakfast, lunch AND dinner.
 
If you are doing a ticket for a CasperTech item that is currently not working properly, '''leave the non-working one out where he can access it''' and make sure you complete a webform support ticket - he cannot troubleshoot a problem when you have deleted the object, or fixed it to a working condition again.
 
==== Ticket must include ====
----
----
The grid's inventory drop system loves notecards. So much, in fact, that pretty much '''every''' notecard sent is eaten before they arrive in Casper's inventory - if you've only send messages by notecard and wonder why you haven't heard back? Well, this is why.
:* SLURL to location of at least one of the affected items
:* Transaction ID (for vendors and rentals)
:* Description of problem
:* Circumstances in which the problem appears


If Casper is offline, you should always get TWO offline messages - use the link in the second message to get to the webform ticket and send him your message that way instead.
'''Also make sure that Casper is added to any relevant security whitelists when having him check on things like DropBoxes.'''


=== By Email ===
=== 3) By Email ===
----
----
You can also contact Casper by email if you wish, at casper@sl.cm
'''Only use email when the IM-to-webticket system is not accessible! The email is not checked in a timely manner otherwise!'''


=== Ask In Our Support Group ===
You can also contact Casper by email if you wish, at casper@caspertech.co.uk
 
== '''Ask In Our Support Group''' ==
When you purchased your product from CasperTech, you were sent a group invite. That is our very large user support group, and it's full of very helpful and friendly people. If you missed the invite, '''[[CasperVend_2/Getting_Help#2.29_When_Casper_is_offline:_By_IM-to-Webform | contact Casper Warden]]''' in second life to request a fresh invitation.
 
==== Instant Help in the Support Group ====
 
We have some shortcut commands to get immediate help in the support group.
Simply type the following into Group Chat:
 
:# !commands - Gives a list of the following command options as IM
:# !ticket
:# !profiles
:# !caspervend
:# !casperlet
:# !import
:# !marketplace
:# !events
:# !slurl
:# !updates
:# !upgradebee
:# !dropboxes
:# !deliveries
:# !charter
:# !yellowtext
:# !vehicles
:# !details
:# !active
:# !offtopic
:# !clean
:# !backups
:# !versions
:# !suggestions
:# !webhooks
:# !bots
:# !scripttime
 
= '''<span style="color:#00528c">Things to Remember</span>''' =
 
=== NO Notecards! ===
----
----
When you purchased your product from CasperTech, you were sent a group invite. That is our user support group, and it's full of very helpful and friendly people. If you missed the invite, contact Casper Warden in second life to request one.
The grid's inventory drop system loves notecards. So much, in fact, that pretty much '''every''' notecard sent is eaten before they arrive in Casper's inventory - if you've only send messages to Casper by notecard and wonder why you haven't heard back? Well, this is why.
 
If Casper is offline, you should always get TWO offline messages - use the link in the second message to get to the webform ticket and send him your message that way instead.

Revision as of 15:27, 18 October 2018

Schaue hier in Deutsch!

CasperTech System Owners Only

Unlike some vending system operators, we don't charge for support, and we don't make you jump over hurdles to get it. Support can be obtained quickly and easily.

We are fanatical in providing the best support possible in SL, but you need to be aware that we have a strict policy of only providing support to the avatar which owns the product in question, and not to alts, business partners, managers, affiliates, or customers of our clients.

This policy applies to everyone, even to customers that we are familiar with.

You may give us permission to speak with your trusted associate regarding your account, however this will only apply:

  1. On a per-occasion basis, AND
  2. The system owner avatar must contact Casper Warden directly for each occasion to grant permission AND
  3. gives us the SL account name of the person we will be speaking with.

Please see Account Holders Only for the legal explanation behind this policy.

How Can I Get Help?

Our support staff are ready and waiting to help you, the system owner! Below are some of the many ways that you can get in touch.

Website Connectivity Errors

If you are getting an error number 400-499 when trying to connect to ANY CasperTech website, this is usually due to a browser issue, which in turn is usually because some sort of malware got itself installed.

Bringing up a new private or "incognito" type window almost always works around the malware by disabling all (or at least most) of the plugins for that window.

If you are using... Use this for new window
Chrome (by Google) "Incognito" - Ctrl + Shift + N
Firefox (by Mozilla) "Private" - CTL + N
Edge (Windows 10) "InPrivate" - CTL + SHFT + P
Safari (Mac) "Private" - CTL + OPTION + P
Internet Explorer (Windows) Unsupported - use a different web browser

If you are using Internet Explorer, you need to be aware that IE has been officially discontinued, and there are large security holes that will never get patched. As a result, we recommend you use one of the above mentioned web browsers instead.

Contact Us Directly

1) When Casper is online: By IM


You can IM CasperTech Support (CasperHelp Resident) any time inworld if you need assistance.

Use this link FROM WITHIN SL to pull up his profile directly: CasperHelp Resident

2) When Casper is offline: By IM-to-Webform (Preferred)


If Casper is not online, send him an IM - not a notecard - anyway. You will receive TWO offline messages - one immediately, the second one a few minutes later. WAIT for the second one, then use the link in that message to go to the webform ticket system.

Use this link FROM WITHIN SL to pull up his profile directly: CasperHelp Resident

Utilizing this ticket method ensures that your message is in HIS system, and not trapped in the grid's messaging system which devours messages for breakfast, lunch AND dinner.

If you are doing a ticket for a CasperTech item that is currently not working properly, leave the non-working one out where he can access it and make sure you complete a webform support ticket - he cannot troubleshoot a problem when you have deleted the object, or fixed it to a working condition again.

Ticket must include


  • SLURL to location of at least one of the affected items
  • Transaction ID (for vendors and rentals)
  • Description of problem
  • Circumstances in which the problem appears

Also make sure that Casper is added to any relevant security whitelists when having him check on things like DropBoxes.

3) By Email


Only use email when the IM-to-webticket system is not accessible! The email is not checked in a timely manner otherwise!

You can also contact Casper by email if you wish, at casper@caspertech.co.uk

Ask In Our Support Group

When you purchased your product from CasperTech, you were sent a group invite. That is our very large user support group, and it's full of very helpful and friendly people. If you missed the invite, contact Casper Warden in second life to request a fresh invitation.

Instant Help in the Support Group

We have some shortcut commands to get immediate help in the support group. Simply type the following into Group Chat:

  1. !commands - Gives a list of the following command options as IM
  2. !ticket
  3. !profiles
  4. !caspervend
  5. !casperlet
  6. !import
  7. !marketplace
  8. !events
  9. !slurl
  10. !updates
  11. !upgradebee
  12. !dropboxes
  13. !deliveries
  14. !charter
  15. !yellowtext
  16. !vehicles
  17. !details
  18. !active
  19. !offtopic
  20. !clean
  21. !backups
  22. !versions
  23. !suggestions
  24. !webhooks
  25. !bots
  26. !scripttime

Things to Remember

NO Notecards!


The grid's inventory drop system loves notecards. So much, in fact, that pretty much every notecard sent is eaten before they arrive in Casper's inventory - if you've only send messages to Casper by notecard and wonder why you haven't heard back? Well, this is why.

If Casper is offline, you should always get TWO offline messages - use the link in the second message to get to the webform ticket and send him your message that way instead.