Custom Message Types
Global IM UIKit supports custom message types (distinct from built-in message types) and allows for modifications to the display format of both built-in and custom message types within the Global IM UIKit chat UI.
Creating Custom Message Types
In addition to using the SDK's built-in message types, you can create custom messages based on your business needs.
For instructions on how to create custom message types, refer to the IMLib SDK's Custom Messages.
Custom messages will only be displayed in the Global IM UIKit chat UI if their persistentFlag is set to one of the following values:
MessagePersistent_ISCOUNTEDMessagePersistent_ISPERSISTED
If a custom message type includes either of these properties, you must create a display template for it; otherwise, Global IM UIKit will not be able to display the message correctly.
Creating and Registering Display Templates for Custom Messages
Global IM UIKit supports the creation of custom message cells to control how messages are displayed in the chat UI. If you create a custom message type and need it to appear in the chat UI, you must create a corresponding display template; otherwise, the SDK will not be able to display the message correctly. For more details, refer to Creating a New Message Display Template in Modifying Message Display Styles.