I've got a problem with my userfile
it only accepts handles upto 9 characters,
I've set the nick length in the config file to 32, but this has no effect on it
I'm running the latest eggdrop (eggdrop1.6.19),
any help would be greatly appreciated.
The nick-len settting only affects nicknames, not handles. It's generally recommended that you do not change the handle lenght, as this will alters the formatting of the userfile, and will prevent linking/userfile sharing with eggdrops not having a matching handle length.
That said, if you still need longer handles, see the eggdrop.h file, locate the HANDLEN macro, change it according to your needs, and recompile. Once recompiled, you'll need to drop your userfile (if any) and re-create it.
Keep in mind, that nicknames and handles are two completely separate things; your handle on the bot does not need to match your on-irc nickname for your eggdrop to recognize you.
Ok thanks,
I know the handle doesn't need to match the irc-nick but when identing it does or you have to provide the handle.
some of the people using my bot are...not the most technically adept so remembering that their handle is only 9 chars of their nick isn't the most ideal situation.