### startService

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Starts the notification service.

```APIDOC
## startService(context: Context)

### Description
Starts the chat notification service.

### Parameters
- **context** (Context) - Required - The application or activity context.

### Example
```kotlin
usedeskChat.startService(requireContext())
```
```

--------------------------------

### Start Notification Service

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Starts the notification service using the provided context.

```kotlin
usedeskChat.startService(requireContext())
```

--------------------------------

### InputLayout Style Example

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26495

Example of a style identifier for an InputLayout-based element.

```text
Usedesk.Chat.Screen.Offline.Form.Email.InputLayout
```

--------------------------------

### Image Style Example

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26495

Example of a style identifier for an ImageView-based element.

```text
Usedesk.Chat.Attachment.Dialog.Storage.Image
```

--------------------------------

### Get Knowledge Base Instance

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Obtains an existing instance of the Knowledge Base.

```kotlin
val usedeskKnowledgeBase = UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.getInstance()
```

--------------------------------

### Text Style Example

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26495

Example of a style identifier for a TextView-based element.

```text
Usedesk.Chat.Attachment.Dialog.Storage.Text
```

--------------------------------

### Get Knowledge Base Configuration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Retrieves the current Knowledge Base configuration.

```kotlin
val knowledgeBaseConfiguration= UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.requireConfiguration()
```

--------------------------------

### Get Chat Configuration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Retrieves the current chat configuration.

```kotlin
val chatConfiguration = usedeskChat.requireConfiguration()
```

--------------------------------

### EditText Style Example

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26495

Example of a style identifier for an EditText-based element.

```text
Usedesk.Chat.Screen.Offline.Form.Email.EditText
```

--------------------------------

### Get Chat Instance

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Retrieves an instance of an already initialized chat.

```kotlin
val usedeskChat = UsedeskChatSdk.getInstance()
```

--------------------------------

### Get Article Content

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Retrieves the full content of a specific article by its ID.

```kotlin
fun getArticle(articleId: Long): UsedeskArticleContent
fun getArticleRx(articleId: Long): Single
```

```kotlin
val article = usedeskKnowledgeBase.getArticle(articleId)
usedeskKnowledgeBase.getArticleRx(articleId).subscribe({ article ->
    //loaded
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### init

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Initializes the Knowledge Base SDK with the provided context.

```APIDOC
## init(context: Context)

### Description
Initializes the Knowledge Base SDK with the provided context.

### Parameters
- **context** (Context) - Required - The application context.

### Example
```
val usedeskKnowledgeBase = UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.init(requireContext())
```
```

--------------------------------

### init

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Initializes the chat SDK.

```APIDOC
## init(context: Context): IUsedeskChat

### Description
Initializes the chat SDK with the provided Android context.

### Parameters
- **context** (Context) - Required - The application or activity context.

### Example
```kotlin
val usedeskChat = UsedeskChatSdk.init(requireContext())
```
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Knowledge Base

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Initializes the Knowledge Base SDK with the provided Android context.

```kotlin
val usedeskKnowledgeBase = UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.init(requireContext())
```

--------------------------------

### getInstance

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Obtains an instance of the Knowledge Base.

```APIDOC
## getInstance()

### Description
Obtains an instance of the Knowledge Base.

### Example
```
val usedeskKnowledgeBase = UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.getInstance()
```
```

--------------------------------

### connect

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Establishes a connection to the chat server.

```APIDOC
## connect()

### Description
Connects the client to the Usedesk chat server.
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Chat

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Initializes the chat SDK with the provided context.

```kotlin
val usedeskChat = UsedeskChatSdk.init(requireContext())
```

--------------------------------

### requireConfiguration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Retrieves the current Knowledge Base configuration.

```APIDOC
## requireConfiguration()

### Description
Retrieves the current Knowledge Base configuration.

### Example
```
val knowledgeBaseConfiguration = UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.requireConfiguration()
```
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Usedesk UI Style

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26492

Apply custom styles to the Usedesk interface by initializing a ConfigurationStyle object and assigning it to the usedesk instance.

```swift
usedesk.configurationStyle = ConfigurationStyle(navigationBarStyle: NavigationBarStyle(backgroundColor: .red, backButtonImage: UIImage()))
```

--------------------------------

### Retrieve Knowledge Base Sections

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Fetches a list of sections from the knowledge base.

```kotlin
fun getSections(): List
fun getSectionsRx(): Single>
```

```kotlin
val sections = usedeskKnowledgeBase.getSections()
usedeskKnowledgeBase.getSectionsRx().subscribe({ sections ->
    //loaded
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### Send Files

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Send a list of files to the chat session using UsedeskFileInfo objects.

```kotlin
val usedeskFileInfoList = listOf(UsedeskFileInfo.create(fileUri))
usedeskChat.send(usedeskFileInfoList)
usedeskChat.sendRx(usedeskFileInfoList).subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### BaseArticlesListStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26489

Configuration structure for the Knowledge Base article list screen.

```APIDOC
## BaseArticlesListStyle

### Description
The BaseArticlesListStyle structure defines the visual properties for the article list table cells in the Knowledge Base.

### Parameters
- **textFont** (UIFont) - The font used for the article text.
- **textColor** (UIColor) - The color of the article text.
- **textMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - The outer margins for the article text.
- **separatorColor** (UIColor) - The color of the cell divider.
- **separatorLeftMargin** (CGFloat) - The left indentation of the cell divider.
- **separatorHeight** (CGFloat) - The height of the cell divider.
```

--------------------------------

### getInstance

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Retrieves an instance of an already initialized chat.

```APIDOC
## getInstance(): IUsedeskChat

### Description
Returns the existing instance of the initialized chat SDK.

### Example
```kotlin
val usedeskChat = UsedeskChatSdk.getInstance()
```
```

--------------------------------

### Manage Server Connection

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Connect to or disconnect from the chat server. Rx variants return a Completable for reactive handling.

```kotlin
usedeskChat.connect()
usedeskChat.connectRx().subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

```kotlin
usedeskChat.disconnect()
usedeskChat.disconnectRx().subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Knowledge Base

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Sets the configuration for the Knowledge Base using a UsedeskKnowledgeBaseConfiguration object.

```kotlin
UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.setConfiguration(knowledgeBaseConfiguration)
```

--------------------------------

### requireConfiguration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Retrieves the current chat configuration.

```APIDOC
## requireConfiguration(): UsedeskChatConfiguration

### Description
Returns the current configuration object used by the chat instance.

### Example
```kotlin
val chatConfiguration = usedeskChat.requireConfiguration()
```
```

--------------------------------

### Retrieve Knowledge Base Articles

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Fetches a list of articles for a specific category ID.

```kotlin
fun getArticles(categoryId: Long): List
fun getArticlesRx(categoryId: Long): Single>
```

```kotlin
val articles = usedeskKnowledgeBase.getArticles(categoryId)
usedeskKnowledgeBase.getArticlesRx(categoryId).subscribe({ articles ->
    //loaded
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### Search Knowledge Base Articles

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Searches for articles matching a specific query string.

```kotlin
fun getArticles(searchQuery: String): List
fun getArticlesRx(searchQuery: String): Single>
```

```kotlin
val articles = usedeskKnowledgeBase.getArticles(searchQuery)
usedeskKnowledgeBase.getArticlesRx(searchQuery).subscribe({ articles ->
    //loaded
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### setConfiguration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Sets the configuration for the Knowledge Base SDK.

```APIDOC
## setConfiguration(knowledgeBaseConfiguration: UsedeskKnowledgeBaseConfiguration)

### Description
Sets the configuration for the Knowledge Base SDK.

### Parameters
- **knowledgeBaseConfiguration** (UsedeskKnowledgeBaseConfiguration) - Required - Knowledge Base Configuration

### Example
```
UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.setConfiguration(knowledgeBaseConfiguration)
```
```

--------------------------------

### setConfiguration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Configures the chat instance with the provided settings.

```APIDOC
## setConfiguration(chatConfiguration: UsedeskChatConfiguration)

### Description
Configures the chat instance using the provided UsedeskChatConfiguration object.

### Parameters
- **chatConfiguration** (UsedeskChatConfiguration) - Required - Chat configuration object.

### Example
```kotlin
usedeskChat.setConfiguration(chatConfiguration)
```
```

--------------------------------

### Release Knowledge Base Resources

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Frees up resources used by the Knowledge Base SDK.

```kotlin
UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.release()
```

--------------------------------

### Submit Article Review

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Sends a text review for a specific article.

```kotlin
fun sendRating(articleId: Long, message: String)
fun sendRatingRx(articleId: Long, message: String): Completable
```

```kotlin
usedeskKnowledgeBase.sendRating(articleId, message)
usedeskKnowledgeBase.sendRatingRx(articleId, message).subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### send (Files)

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Sends a list of files to the chat.

```APIDOC
## send(usedeskFileInfoList: List)

### Description
Sends a list of file attachments.

### Parameters
- **usedeskFileInfoList** (List) - Required - A list of file information objects.
```

--------------------------------

### BaseStyle Structure

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26486

The BaseStyle structure defines the visual parameters for knowledge base screens, including background colors, chat button configuration, and search bar styling.

```APIDOC
## BaseStyle

### Description
The BaseStyle structure describes the general parameters of the knowledge base screens.

### Parameters
- **backColor** (UIColor) - Screen background color
- **isNeedChat** (Bool) - Whether to show the chat button
- **chatIconImage** (UIImage) - Chat call button icon image
- **chatButtonBackColor** (UIColor) - Chat call button background color
- **chatButtonCornerRadius** (CGFloat) - Radius of chat call button corners
- **chatButtonSize** (CGSize) - Chat call button size
- **chatButtonMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - External indents of the chat button relative to the screen edge
- **shadowOffset** (CGSize) - Shift of the chat call button shadow
- **shadowOpacity** (Float) - Chat call button shadow transparency
- **shadowRadius** (CGFloat) - Size of the chat call button shadow
- **shadowColor** (CGColor) - Chat call button shadow color
- **searchBarTextBackgroundColor** (UIColor) - Background color of the search text input field
- **searchBarTextColor** (UIColor) - Search text color
- **searchBarTintColor** (UIColor) - Search call button color
- **searchCancelButtonColor** (UIColor) - Color of the search cancel button
```

--------------------------------

### ChatStyle Configuration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/27502

The ChatStyle structure allows for the customization of the chat screen's background and loading indicator appearance.

```APIDOC
## ChatStyle

### Description
Configuration structure for defining the visual style of the chat screen.

### Parameters
- **backgroundColor** (UIColor) - The background color of the chat screen.
- **backgroundColorLoaderView** (UIColor) - The background color of the loading loader displayed when the chat is opened.
- **alphaLoaderView** (CGFloat) - The transparency level of the loading loader background.
```

--------------------------------

### NavigationBarStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26468

Configuration parameters for the NavigationBar component.

```APIDOC
## NavigationBarStyle

### Description
Defines the visual style parameters for the NavigationBar component.

### Parameters
- **backgroundColor** (UIColor) - Background color of the navigation bar.
- **textColor** (UIColor) - Text color for the navigation bar.
- **font** (UIFont) - Font used for text in the navigation bar.
- **statusBarStyle** (UIStatusBarStyle) - Style of the status bar (light or dark).
- **backButtonImage** (UIImage) - Image for the back button (except on file browse screen).
- **backButtonInFileImage** (UIImage) - Image for the back button on the file browsing screen.
- **searchButtonImage** (UIImage) - Image for the search button in the knowledge base.
```

--------------------------------

### Increment Article View Count

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Registers a view for the specified article.

```kotlin
fun addViews(articleId: Long)
fun addViewsRx(articleId: Long): Completable
```

```kotlin
usedeskKnowledgeBase.addViews(articleId)
usedeskKnowledgeBase.addViewsRx(articleId).subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### VideoStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26475

The VideoStyle structure describes the parameters of messages with video.

```APIDOC
## VideoStyle

### Description
The VideoStyle structure defines the visual properties for video messages within the chat interface.

### Parameters
- **margin** (UIEdgeInsets) - Outer indents of the video preview image from the edges of the message background.
- **imageDefault** (UIImage) - Standard video preview image displayed before upload.
- **sizeDefault** (CGSize) - Size of the standard video preview image before upload.
```

--------------------------------

### getSections

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Retrieves a list of all available knowledge base sections.

```APIDOC
## getSections()

### Description
Retrieves a list of all available knowledge base sections.

### Signature
`fun getSections(): List`
`fun getSectionsRx(): Single<List>`
```

--------------------------------

### Handle new incoming messages

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sets a block to process new incoming messages.

```swift
usedesk.newMessageBlock { success, message in
}
```

--------------------------------

### Configure maximum attachments

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sets the maximum number of files that can be attached.

```swift
usedesk.maxCountAssets = 5
```

--------------------------------

### Retrieve Knowledge Base Categories

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Fetches a list of categories for a specific section ID.

```kotlin
fun getCategories(sectionId: Long): List
fun getCategoriesRx(sectionId: Long): Single>
```

```kotlin
val categories = usedeskKnowledgeBase.getCategories(sectionId)
usedeskKnowledgeBase.getCategoriesRx(sectionId).subscribe({ categories ->
    //loaded
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Chat

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Sets the chat configuration using a UsedeskChatConfiguration object.

```kotlin
usedeskChat.setConfiguration(chatConfiguration)
```

--------------------------------

### Add an article view indicator

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26485

Increments the view count for a specific article.

```swift
usedesk.addViewsArticle(articleID: id, count: 1, connectionStatus: { success, error in
})
```

--------------------------------

### Search for articles

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26485

Performs a search query across the knowledge base with optional filters for collections, categories, and sorting.

```swift
usedesk.getSearchArticles(collection_ids: [collection_ids], category_ids: [category_ids], article_ids: [], query: "searchText", type: .all, sort: .title, order: .asc) { (success, searchArticle, error) 
})
```

--------------------------------

### Send a file

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sends a file with a specified name and data, including a status callback.

```swift
usedesk.sendFile(fileName: "file.png", data: imageData, messageId: "123456789", status: {success, error in })
```

--------------------------------

### usedesk.releaseChat

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Clears SDK parameters and stops WebSockets.

```APIDOC
## usedesk.releaseChat()

### Description
Completely clears all SDK parameters and stops working WebSockets.
```

--------------------------------

### Retrieve knowledge base sections

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26485

Fetches an array of sections using the getCollections method.

```swift
usedesk.getCollections(connectionStatus: {success, collections, error 
})
```

--------------------------------

### usedesk.sendFile

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sends a file attachment to the chat.

```APIDOC
## usedesk.sendFile(fileName, data, messageId, status)

### Description
Sends a file to the chat. Multiple files must be sent in separate calls.

### Parameters
- **fileName** (String) - Required - The name of the file.
- **data** (Data) - Required - The file content.
- **messageId** (String) - Optional - A unique identifier for the message.
- **status** (Closure) - Optional - Callback block returning success or error status.
```

--------------------------------

### Release session

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Clears all SDK parameters and stops active WebSockets.

```swift
usedesk.releaseChat()
```

--------------------------------

### Rate an Article

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Submits a positive or negative rating for an article.

```kotlin
fun sendRating(articleId: Long, good: Boolean)
fun sendRatingRx(articleId: Long, good: Boolean): Completable
```

```kotlin
usedeskKnowledgeBase.sendRating(articleId, good)
usedeskKnowledgeBase.sendRatingRx(articleId, good).subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable ->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### Retrieve a specific article

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26485

Fetches an article by its ID using the getArticle method.

```swift
usedesk?.getArticle(articleID: id, connectionStatus: { success, article, error
})
```

--------------------------------

### Handle connection errors

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sets a block to receive connection error notifications.

```swift
usedesk.errorBlock = {errors in
}
```

--------------------------------

### Set Notification Service Factory

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Configures a custom factory for the notification service.

```kotlin
val customNotificationsServiceFactory = object : UsedeskNotificationsServiceFactory{...}
usedeskChat.setNotificationsServiceFactory(customNotificationsServiceFactory)
```

--------------------------------

### Handle connection status

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sets a block to handle connection success or error states.

```swift
usedesk.connectBlock = { success, error in
}
```

--------------------------------

### BaseSectionsStyle Structure

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26487

The BaseSectionsStyle structure allows for the customization of the knowledge base section list UI components.

```APIDOC
## BaseSectionsStyle

### Description
The BaseSectionsStyle structure describes the screen parameters of the list of knowledge base sections.

### Parameters
- **textFont** (UIFont) - text font
- **textColor** (UIColor) - text color
- **textMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - outer text indent
- **iconDefaultImage** (UIImage) - icon background image
- **iconFont** (UIFont) - the font of the text in the section icon
- **iconTextColor** (UIColor) - the color of the text in the section icon
- **iconSize** (CGSize) - section icon size
- **iconMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - the outer indents of the section icon (Left and top indents are taken into account)
- **ArrowImage** (UIImage) - image of the navigation to the section button
- **arrowSize** (CGSize) - size of the navigation to the section button
- **arrowMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - external indent of the section navigation button (Right and top indents are taken into account)
- **separatorColor** (UIColor) - divider color
- **separatorLeftMargin** (CGFloat) - left indent of the divider
- **separatorHeight** (CGFloat) - divider height
```

--------------------------------

### Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.Client

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26506

Customization details for the customer message with image style, inheriting from Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.

```APIDOC
## Customization: Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.Client

### Description
Defines the visual style for customer-sent image messages in the chat interface.

### Parent Style
Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image

### Attributes
| Name | Description | Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| usedesk_chat_message_bubble_background | Link to the message background | @drawable/usedesk_background_bubble_client |
```

--------------------------------

### addActionListener

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Registers an event listener to receive chat updates.

```APIDOC
## addActionListener(listener: IUsedeskActionListener)

### Description
Registers an event listener to handle chat events.

### Parameters
- **listener** (IUsedeskActionListener) - Required - The listener instance to add.
```

--------------------------------

### BaseSearchStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26490

Configuration parameters for the search result cell appearance in the Knowledge Base.

```APIDOC
## BaseSearchStyle

### Description
The BaseSearchStyle structure defines the visual properties for cells displayed in the Knowledge Base search results.

### Parameters
- **titleFont** (UIFont) - Font of the founded article text title
- **titleColor** (UIColor) - Color of the founded article text title
- **titleMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - Outer indents of the founded article text title
- **textFont** (UIFont) - Font of the founded article excerpt text
- **textColor** (UIColor) - Text color of the founded article excerpt text
- **textMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - External indents of the founded article excerpt text (left, right, bottom)
- **pathFont** (UIFont) - Font of the found article path text
- **pathColor** (UIColor) - Text color of the found article path text
- **pathMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - External indents of the found article path text (left, right, bottom)
- **separatorColor** (UIColor) - Divider color
- **separatorLeftMargin** (CGFloat) - Left indent of the divider
- **separatorHeight** (CGFloat) - Divider height
```

--------------------------------

### PictureStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26474

The PictureStyle structure describes the parameters of messages with a photo.

```APIDOC
## PictureStyle

### Description
The PictureStyle structure describes the parameters of messages with a photo.

### Parameters
- **margin** (UIEdgeInsets) - outer indents of the image from the edges of the message background
- **imageDefault** (UIImage) - standard image of the photo before upload
- **sizeDefault** (CGSize) - the size of the standard image of the photo before uploading
```

--------------------------------

### release

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Frees the resources used by the Knowledge Base.

```APIDOC
## release()

### Description
Frees the resources used by the Knowledge Base.

### Example
```
UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.release()
```
```

--------------------------------

### Accessing Feedback Form Settings

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26483

Access the feedback form settings object after chat initialization.

```swift
usedesk.callbackSettings
```

--------------------------------

### Check SDK UI state

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Checks if the SDK windows are currently open.

```swift
usedesk.isOpenSDKUI
```

--------------------------------

### send (Rate)

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Submits feedback for an agent's message.

```APIDOC
## send(message: UsedeskMessageAgentText, feedback: UsedeskFeedback)

### Description
Submits a rating (LIKE/DISLIKE) for a specific agent message.

### Parameters
- **message** (UsedeskMessageAgentText) - Required - The agent message being rated.
- **feedback** (UsedeskFeedback) - Required - The feedback score.
```

--------------------------------

### SelectTopicFeedbackFormStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26482

The SelectTopicFeedbackFormStyle structure defines the visual appearance of the theme selection screen within the feedback flow.

```APIDOC
## SelectTopicFeedbackFormStyle

### Description
The SelectTopicFeedbackFormStyle structure describes the options for the theme selection screen.

### Properties
- **titleTopicFont** (UIFont) - Theme text font
- **titleTopicColor** (UIColor) - Theme text color
- **titleTopicMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - Theme text margin
- **lineSeparatorColor** (UIColor) - Divider color
- **selectImage** (UIImage) - Inactive selection icon image
- **selectedImage** (UIImage) - Active selection icon image
- **selectImageSize** (CGSize) - Select icon size
- **selectImageMarginRight** (CGFloat) - Selection icon right indent
```

--------------------------------

### addViews

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Increments the view count for a specific article.

```APIDOC
## addViews(articleId: Long)

### Description
Increments the view count for the specified article.

### Signature
`fun addViews(articleId: Long)`
`fun addViewsRx(articleId: Long): Completable`

### Parameters
- **articleId** (Long) - Required - The ID of the article.
```

--------------------------------

### Send Text Messages

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Send a text message to the chat session.

```kotlin
val textMessage = "Hello"
usedeskChat.send(textMessage)
usedeskChat.sendRx(textMessage).subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### getCollections

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26485

Retrieves an array of knowledge base sections.

```APIDOC
## getCollections

### Description
Returns an array of sections (BaseCollection).

### Example
```
usedesk.getCollections(connectionStatus: {success, collections, error 
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### Replace SDK Style

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26495

Use this method to register a custom style to replace a standard SDK component style.

```java
UsedeskResourceManager.replaceResourceId(com.usedesk.chat_gui.R.style.
Usedesk_Chat_Screen, R.style.Usedesk_Chat_Screen_Custom)
```

--------------------------------

### BubbleStyle Configuration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26470

The BubbleStyle structure defines the default style options for the background UIView of the chat message.

```APIDOC
## BubbleStyle

### Description
Defines the style options for the background UIView of chat messages.

### Parameters
- **bubbleMarginLeft** (CGFloat) - The minimum indentation of the message from the left edge of the screen.
- **bubbleMarginRight** (CGFloat) - The minimum indentation of the message from the right edge of the screen.
- **bubbleRadius** (CGFloat) - Corner radius of the bubble.
- **bubbleWidthMin** (CGFloat) - Minimum message width.
- **bubbleHeightMin** (CGFloat) - Minimum message height.
- **spacingOneSender** (CGFloat) - Indentation between posts from different authors.
- **spacingDifferentSender** (CGFloat) - Indentation between posts from the same author.
- **bubbleColorOutgoing** (UIColor) - Outgoing message background color.
- **bubbleColorIncoming** (UIColor) - The background color of the incoming message.
```

--------------------------------

### release

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Frees chat resources.

```APIDOC
## release(force: Boolean = true)

### Description
Releases resources used by the chat SDK.

### Parameters
- **force** (Boolean) - Optional - Flag for hard release of resources (true - release immediately, false - release if no event listeners).

### Example
```kotlin
UsedeskChatSdk.release(false)
```
```

--------------------------------

### Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26513

Style configuration for chat messages containing images, including error handling, preview styling, and timestamp formatting.

```APIDOC
## Style: Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image

### Description
Defines the visual style for chat messages that contain images. Inherits from Usedesk.Chat.Message.

### Attributes
| Name | Description | Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| usedesk_chat_message_image_error_image | Error image style | @style/Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.Error.Image |
| usedesk_chat_message_image_preview_image | Load image style | @style/Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.Preview.Image |
| usedesk_chat_message_image_time_background | Message time background | @drawable/usedesk_background_time_dark |
| usedesk_chat_message_time_text | Message time style | @style/Usedesk.Chat.Message.Time.Light.Text |
```

--------------------------------

### Rate Agent Messages

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Submit feedback (LIKE or DISLIKE) for a specific agent message.

```kotlin
fun onFeedbackClick(agentMessage: UsedeskMessageAgentText, like: Boolean){
    val feedback = if (like){
        UsedeskFeedback.LIKE
    } else {
        UsedeskFeedback.DISLIKE
    }
    usedeskChat.send(agentMessage, feedback)
    usedeskChat.sendRx(usedeskFileInfoList).subscribe({
        //completed
    }, { throwable->
        throwable.printStackTrace()
    })
}
```

--------------------------------

### Usedesk.Chat.Attachment.Dialog.Camera.Text Style

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26501

Defines the style for the camera attachment text option.

```APIDOC
## Usedesk.Chat.Attachment.Dialog.Camera.Text

### Description
Style configuration for the camera attachment dialog text.

### Attributes
| Name | Description | Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| usedesk_drawable_1 | Link to the image | @drawable/usedesk_ic_attached_file |
| riv_corner_radius | Edges rounding radius | 10dp |
```

--------------------------------

### Check Listener Status

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Verify if there are any active listeners registered.

```kotlin
if (UsedeskKnowledgeBaseSdk.getInstance().isNoListeners()) {...}
```

--------------------------------

### InputViewStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26477

The InputViewStyle structure defines the visual parameters for the message input element.

```APIDOC
## InputViewStyle

### Description
The InputViewStyle structure describes the parameters of the message input element.

### Parameters
- **viewBackColor** (UIColor) - Background color of the message input element.
- **textBackColor** (UIColor) - Background color of the message input text.
- **textColor** (UIColor) - Text color.
- **placeholderTextColor** (UIColor) - Placeholder text color.
- **font** (UIFont) - Text font.
- **textHeightMin** (CGFloat) - Minimum text height.
- **textHeightMax** (CGFloat) - Maximum text height.
- **textMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - External indents of the message text relative to the background of the text.
- **inputTextViewBorderWidth** (CGFloat) - The width of the background message text frame.
- **inputTextViewBorderColor** (UIColor) - Background border message text color.
- **inputTextViewRadius** (CGFloat) - The radius of the background rounding message text.
- **inputTextViewMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - Outer indents of the message text background.
- **heightAssetsCollection** (CGFloat) - Collection height with photo/video.
- **topMarginAssetsCollection** (CGFloat) - Outer top indent of the collection with photo/video to the message input field.
```

--------------------------------

### Release Chat Resources

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Releases chat resources. The force parameter determines if resources are released immediately or only if no listeners are active.

```kotlin
UsedeskChatSdk.release(false)
```

--------------------------------

### FileStyle Structure

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26476

The FileStyle structure defines the visual properties for file messages, including icon settings, file name styling, and file size styling.

```APIDOC
## FileStyle Structure

### Description
The FileStyle structure describes the parameters of messages with files, allowing for customization of icons, file names, and file sizes.

### Properties
#### Icon Settings
- **iconMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - File icon indents relative to message edges and file name.
- **imageIcon** (UIImage) - File icon image.
- **iconSize** (CGSize) - File icon image size.

#### File Name Settings
- **fontName** (UIFont) - File name text font.
- **nameMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - External indents of the file name text (top edge of message background and right edge).
- **nameColor** (UIColor) - The color of the file name text.

#### File Size Settings
- **fontSize** (UIFont) - File size text font.
- **sizeMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - File size text margins (top indent up to the file name and to the right edge of the message background).
- **sizeColor** (UIColor) - File size text color.
```

--------------------------------

### BaseCategoriesStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26488

The BaseCategoriesStyle structure defines the visual parameters for the list of knowledge base categories, including text styling, layout margins, and navigation elements.

```APIDOC
## BaseCategoriesStyle

### Description
The BaseCategoriesStyle structure describes the screen parameters of the list of knowledge base categories.

### Parameters
- **textFont** (UIFont) - text font
- **textColor** (UIColor) - text color
- **textMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - outer indentation of the category headings text
- **countArticlesFont** (UIFont) - font of the article number in the category text
- **countArticlesColor** (UIColor) - text color of the article number in the category
- **countArticlesMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - external indents of the text of the number of articles in the category (Top and right indents are taken into account)
- **descriptionFont** (UIFont) - category description text font
- **descriptionColor** (UIColor) - category description text color
- **descriptionMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - outer indents of the category description text (Left, bottom, and right indents are taken into account)
- **arrowImage** (UIImage) - image of the section navigation button
- **arrowSize** (CGSize) - size of the navigation to section button
- **arrowMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - external indent of the section navigation button (Right and top indents are taken into account)
- **separatorColor** (UIColor) - divider color
- **separatorLeftMargin** (CGFloat) - left indent of the divider
- **separatorHeight** (CGFloat) - divider height
```

--------------------------------

### Send Offline Feedback Form

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Submit an offline form containing user contact details and a message.

```kotlin
val offlineForm = UsedeskOfflineForm(
    "John Smith",
    "john.smith@email.com",
    "Hello"
)
usedeskChat.send(offlineForm)
usedeskChat.sendRx(offlineForm).subscribe({
    //completed
}, { throwable->
    throwable.printStackTrace()
})
```

--------------------------------

### Usedesk.Chat.Attached.File Style

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26501

Defines the base style and child attributes for attached file components in the chat interface.

```APIDOC
## Usedesk.Chat.Attached.File

### Description
Base style for attached files in the chat interface.

### Attributes
| Name | Description | Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| usedesk_chat_attached_file_close_image | Closing button image style | @style/Usedesk.Chat.Attached.File.Close.Image |
| usedesk_chat_attached_file_preview_image | Base Preview Image Style | @style/Usedesk.Chat.Attached.File.Preview.Image |
| usedesk_chat_attached_file_name_text | File name text style | @style/Usedesk.Chat.Attached.File.Name.Text |
```

--------------------------------

### MessageStyle Structure

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26472

The MessageStyle structure defines the visual properties for chat messages. Below are the available configuration parameters.

```APIDOC
## MessageStyle Structure

### Description
Defines the visual styling for chat messages, including text, time stamps, media backgrounds, and status indicators.

### Parameters
- **textOutgoingColor** (UIColor) - Outgoing message text color
- **textIncomingColor** (UIColor) - Incoming message text color
- **font** (UIFont) - Font of the message text
- **textMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - Outer padding of the message text
- **timeOutgoingColor** (UIColor) - Outgoing message sending time text color
- **timeIncomingColor** (UIColor) - Incoming message sending time text color (incoming)
- **timeFont** (UIFont) - Font of the message sending time
- **timeMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - External indents of the message sending time
- **timeMarginRightForStatus** (CGFloat) - Indent to the right for the submission status image
- **timeOutgoingPictureColor** (UIColor) - Text color of sending time for outgoing photo/video message
- **timeIncomingPictureColor** (UIColor) - Text color of sending time for incoming photo/video message
- **timeBackViewOutgoingColor** (UIColor) - Background color of the photo/video sending time (outgoing)
- **timeBackViewIncomingColor** (UIColor) - Background color of the photo/video sending time (incoming)
- **timeBackViewOpacity** (CGFloat) - Transparency of the background color of the photo/video sending time
- **timeBackViewCornerRadius** (CGFloat) - Rounding radius of the background color of the photo/video sending time
- **timeBackViewPadding** (UIEdgeInsets) - Internal indents of the background of the sending time
- **sendStatusImage** (UIImage) - "Sent" status image
- **sendedStatusImage** (UIImage) - "Delivered" status image
- **sendStatusImageForImageMessage** (UIImage) - "Sent" status image for image messages
- **sendedStatusImageForImageMessage** (UIImage) - "Delivered" status image for image messages
- **sendedStatusSize** (CGSize) - Status image size
- **sendedStatusMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - Outer indents of the status image
- **notSentImage** (UIImage) - "Not delivered" status image
- **notSentImageSize** (CGSize) - Size of "not delivered" status image
- **notSentImageMarginToBubble** (CGFloat) - Indent to the right before the message
- **senderTextColor** (UIColor) - Text color of the author's name
- **senderTextFont** (UIFont) - Font of the author's name
- **senderTextMarginBottom** (CGFloat) - Bottom indent of the author's name text
```

--------------------------------

### Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.Agent

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26509

Defines the customization attributes for agent messages containing images, inheriting from Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.

```APIDOC
## Style: Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image.Agent

### Description
Customizes the appearance of agent messages that contain images. This style inherits from `Usedesk.Chat.Message.Image`.

### Attributes
| Name | Description | Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| usedesk_chat_message_bubble_background | Message background link | @drawable/usedesk_background_bubble_agent |
```

--------------------------------

### getCategories

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Retrieves a list of categories within a specific section.

```APIDOC
## getCategories(sectionId: Long)

### Description
Retrieves a list of categories for the specified section ID.

### Signature
`fun getCategories(sectionId: Long): List`
`fun getCategoriesRx(sectionId: Long): Single<List>`

### Parameters
- **sectionId** (Long) - Required - The ID of the section to retrieve categories from.
```

--------------------------------

### Usedesk.Chat.Attached.File.Close.Image Style

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26501

Defines the style for the close button on attached files.

```APIDOC
## Usedesk.Chat.Attached.File.Close.Image

### Description
Style configuration for the close button image.

### Attributes
| Name | Description | Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| srcCompat | Link to the image | @drawable/usedesk_ic_preview_detach |
```

--------------------------------

### usedesk.closeChat

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Clears history and terminates WebSockets.

```APIDOC
## usedesk.closeChat()

### Description
Clears message history and terminates WebSockets.
```

--------------------------------

### usedesk.sendMessage

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sends a text message to the chat.

```APIDOC
## usedesk.sendMessage(message, messageId)

### Description
Sends a text message to the current chat session.

### Parameters
- **message** (String) - Required - The message text to send.
- **messageId** (String) - Optional - A unique identifier for the message to track delivery status.
```

--------------------------------

### setNotificationsServiceFactory

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Sets the factory for the notification service.

```APIDOC
## setNotificationsServiceFactory(usedeskNotificationsServiceFactory: UsedeskNotificationsServiceFactory)

### Description
Registers a custom factory for creating notification services.

### Parameters
- **usedeskNotificationsServiceFactory** (UsedeskNotificationsServiceFactory) - Required - The service factory implementation.

### Example
```kotlin
val customNotificationsServiceFactory = object : UsedeskNotificationsServiceFactory{...}
usedeskChat.setNotificationsServiceFactory(customNotificationsServiceFactory)
```
```

--------------------------------

### usedesk.sendMessageFeedBack

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Submits a CSI assessment for a specific message.

```APIDOC
## usedesk.sendMessageFeedBack(status)

### Description
Submits a feedback score (like/dislike) for a specific message.

### Parameters
- **status** (Bool) - Required - True for like, false for dislike.
```

--------------------------------

### getArticle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26485

Retrieves a specific article by its ID.

```APIDOC
## getArticle

### Description
Returns the article class for a given article ID.

### Parameters
- **articleID** (Int) - Required - The ID of the article to retrieve.

### Example
```
usedesk?.getArticle(articleID: id, connectionStatus: { success, article, error
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### sendRating

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Rates an article or leaves a review.

```APIDOC
## sendRating(articleId: Long, feedback)

### Description
Submits a positive/negative rating or a text review for an article.

### Signature
`fun sendRating(articleId: Long, good: Boolean)`
`fun sendRatingRx(articleId: Long, good: Boolean): Completable`
`fun sendRating(articleId: Long, message: String)`
`fun sendRatingRx(articleId: Long, message: String): Completable`

### Parameters
- **articleId** (Long) - Required - The ID of the article.
- **good** (Boolean) - Optional - Positive (true) or negative (false) feedback.
- **message** (String) - Optional - Text content of the review.
```

--------------------------------

### Sending an Offline Form

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26483

Submit an offline form with client details and custom fields to the server.

```swift
usedesk.sendOfflineForm(name: "Name", email: "email@email.com", message: "Message",
topic: "Topic", fields: [UDCallbackCustomField(title: "Field1", text: "Value1"),
UDCallbackCustomField(title: "Field2", text: "Value22")]) { (result, error) in}
```

--------------------------------

### getArticles

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26515

Retrieves a list of articles for a category or performs a search.

```APIDOC
## getArticles(categoryId: Long) / getArticles(searchQuery: String)

### Description
Retrieves a list of articles by category ID or performs a text search for articles.

### Signature
`fun getArticles(categoryId: Long): List`
`fun getArticlesRx(categoryId: Long): Single<List>`
`fun getArticles(searchQuery: String): List`
`fun getArticlesRx(searchQuery: String): Single<List>`

### Parameters
- **categoryId** (Long) - Optional - The ID of the category.
- **searchQuery** (String) - Optional - The text query for searching articles.
```

--------------------------------

### Access message history

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Retrieves the message history after chat initialization.

```swift
usedesk.historyMess
```

--------------------------------

### FeedbackFormStyle Configuration

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26481

The FeedbackFormStyle structure defines the visual properties for the feedback form screen, including buttons, text, and table cell elements.

```APIDOC
## FeedbackFormStyle

### Description
The FeedbackFormStyle structure describes the parameters of the feedback form screen.

### Parameters
- **buttonColor** (UIColor) - The background color of the active sending button.
- **buttonColorDisabled** (UIColor) - Background color of the inactive sending button.
- **buttonTextColor** (UIColor) - Sending button text color.
- **buttonFont** (UIFont) - Sending button text font.
- **buttonCornerRadius** (CGFloat) - Sending button rounding radius.
- **textColor** (UIColor) - Description text color.
- **textFont** (UIFont) - Description text font.
- **headerFont** (UIFont) - Title text font for the contact form cell.
- **headerColor** (UIColor) - Title text color for the contact form cell.
- **headerSelectedColor** (UIColor) - Color of the selected field header.
- **valueFont** (UIFont) - The text font value.
- **valueColor** (UIColor) - The text color value.
- **arrowImage** (UIImage) - Next button icon.
- **arrowImageSize** (CGSize) - Size of the next button.
- **lineSeparatorColor** (UIColor) - Divider color.
- **lineSeparatorActiveColor** (UIColor) - Divider under the selected cell color.
- **errorColor** (UIColor) - Cell header color in error mode.
- **sendedImage** (UIImage) - An image of a successful submission in a pop-up window.
```

--------------------------------

### send (Text Message)

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Sends a text message to the chat.

```APIDOC
## send(textMessage: String)

### Description
Sends a plain text message.

### Parameters
- **textMessage** (String) - Required - The text content to send.
```

--------------------------------

### AttachButtonStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26478

The AttachButtonStyle structure defines the visual properties and layout constraints for the file attachment button within the chat interface.

```APIDOC
## AttachButtonStyle

### Description
The AttachButtonStyle structure describes the parameters of the file attachment button.

### Parameters
- **margin** (UIEdgeInsets) - The outer indent of the button relative to the input field and the edges of the message input element.
- **size** (CGSize) - The dimensions of the button.
- **image** (UIImage) - The image displayed on the button.
```

--------------------------------

### addViewsArticle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26485

Increments the view count for a specific article.

```APIDOC
## addViewsArticle

### Description
Adds a view indicator to an article.

### Parameters
- **articleID** (Int) - Required - The ID of the article.
- **count** (Int) - Required - The number of views to add.

### Example
```
usedesk.addViewsArticle(articleID: id, count: 1, connectionStatus: { success, error in
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### Handle operator feedback

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Sets a block to handle messages sent when an operator ends a call.

```swift
usedesk.feedbackMessageBlock = { message in
}
```

--------------------------------

### Restrict attachment types

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26467

Configures whether only photos are supported for attachments.

```swift
usedesk.isSupportedAttachmentOnlyPhoto = true
```

--------------------------------

### FeedbackMessageStyle Structure

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26473

The FeedbackMessageStyle structure defines the visual parameters for messages that include a rating choice.

```APIDOC
## FeedbackMessageStyle

### Description
The FeedbackMessageStyle structure describes the parameters of messages with a choice of rating.

### Parameters
- **buttonSize** (CGSize) - rating button size
- **buttonsMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - the outer indent of the evaluation button relative to the top of the message, the left and right edges
- **likeOnImage** (UIImage) - the image of the positive rating button after clicking
- **likeOffImage** (UIImage) - the image of the positive rating button before being assigned
- **dislikeOnImage** (UIImage) - negative rating button image after clicking
- **dislikeOffImage** (UIImage) - the image of the negative rating button before clicking
- **textColor** (UIColor) - message text color
- **font** (UIFont) - the font of the message text
- **textMargin** (UIEdgeInsets) - outer indent of the message text relative to the buttons at the top and edges of the message background
- **textFinished** (String) - text of the message after sending the rating
```

--------------------------------

### Add and Remove Action Listeners

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26498

Register or unregister listeners to handle chat events. Use IUsedeskActionListener for standard callbacks or IUsedeskActionListenerRx for reactive streams.

```kotlin
val listener = object : IUsedeskActionListener{ ... }
usedeskChat.addActionListener(listener)
val listenerRx = object : IUsedeskActionListenerRx{ ... }
usedeskChat.addActionListenerRx(listener)
```

```kotlin
usedeskChat.removeActionListener(listener)
usedeskChat.removeActionListener(listenerRx)
```

--------------------------------

### MessageButtonStyle

Source: https://sdk.usedocs.com/article/26480

The MessageButtonStyle structure defines the styling parameters for buttons displayed within messages.

```APIDOC
## MessageButtonStyle

### Description
The MessageButtonStyle structure describes the parameters of buttons inside messages.

### Parameters
- **color** (UIColor) - Button background color
- **textColor** (UIColor) - Text color
- **textFont** (UIFont) - Text font
- **cornerRadius** (CGFloat) - Radius of the button corners
- **margin** (UIEdgeInsets) - Outer indents of the button
- **padding** (UIEdgeInsets) - Indent of the button relative to the button text
```