Text Chat
File → Text Chat Settings / File → Connect Text Chat
Text chat provides real-time messaging with other users connected to the same vehicle. Text is supported on ED7, ED7M, and ED10M displays with an active text license.
Device-side setup is in Display Studio under Functions → Text Chat — see Text Service.
Connection Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Server | Australia, North America, Europe, or Custom |
| Display Name | Your name in the chat — must be unique per vehicle session |
| Vehicle Name | Same vehicle name used for telemetry |
| Password | Same password used for telemetry |
| Use SSL/TLS | Enable encrypted connection |
Regional text servers:
| Region | Host |
|---|---|
| Australia | text-aus.emtronaustralia.com.au |
| North America | text-usa.emtronaustralia.com.au |
| Europe | text-eu.emtronaustralia.com.au |
Click Connect to join the chat session. Connection errors are shown in the settings dialog.
Chat Console
Open the chat console from:
- View → Show Chat Console
- The chat icon in the toolbar
The chat window floats above the main view and can be dragged to any position. It shows message history and a text input for sending messages.
Messages are delivered in real time to all connected users on the same vehicle — including users on the display, other EmStream instances, and the web interface.
Quick Messages
The display can be configured to send automatic quick messages triggered by events (for example, “Pit now” when a condition is met). These appear in the chat history like any other message. Quick message configuration is on the display in Display Studio.