All messages sent through ARMS can be found in a single location within ARMS Mobile. Using the My Conversations screen, Users can access all of their existing individual or group conversations. The list displays the most recently updated conversations first and specifically identifies conversations containing unread messages.
Tip: The "My Conversations" page works similarly to popular Messaging apps that you may already use (e.g. GroupMe, WhatsApp, iOS Messages), allowing you to search through all of your conversations, respond to your messages, and start new conversations.
Starting a New Conversation
Conversations can be started on various screens within ARMS Mobile. This section covers the process of starting a conversation from scratch.
Open the My Conversations screen
Select the "Paper and Pen" icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
Choose any combination of Individuals and Groups by tapping on the associated row
After you have created the Recipient List, tap Next
Tap on the Enter Message area
Type the new message
Tap Send
Tip: You can search for individuals or groups using either the Search option at the top of the selection step or the To option at the top of the compose step
Figure 1: Add Individuals and/or Groups to the Recipient List
Update an Existing Conversation
Open the My Conversations screen
Search for the conversation using the Search option at the top of the page or by scrolling
Tap on the Conversation within the list
Tap on the Enter Message area
Type the new message
Tap Send
Tip: Each Conversation with the recipient of an Announcement will be updated when the Announcement is sent.
Figure 2: All Conversations display within the My Conversations screen