Share to an existing conversation (e.g., group)

[PhilC813]

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Feature description

When sharing items (text, photos, etc.) to the app, list existing conversations, including groups, as a destination.

Why do you want this feature?

The current screen when sharing an item is designed to create a new conversation, and hence, doesn't allow you to select an existing one. The main limitation of this implementation is that when you want to share something with an existing group conversation, you simply can't.

Additional information

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[taracdia]

I would really like to see this feature implemented. I don't think i can use this app until it is or at least it is less cumbersome to share something to a group chat. At the moment the only way i know how to do it is to copy the item and go into the group chat from the app. As in, i don't see a way to share from the share menu because when i click on fossify it only lets me click a single person to send a message to

[biopsin]

It would need a intermediate step choosing between a "New conversation" or "Existing conversation". Noticed I need it one day to a conversation number not added to contacts, it was a awkward moment;)

[naveensingh]

The existing UI could be reworked to show the following three categories:

• Suggestions (see https://github.com/FossifyOrg/Messages/issues/339) (only visible when sharing)
• Conversations/Chats (including group chats, only visible when sharing)
• Contacts

The main limitation of this implementation is that when you want to share something with an existing group conversation, you simply can't.

Sharing shouldn't require an existing group either, it should be possible to select multiple contacts and share directly (thus creating a group).