RT Message (Flowgraph Node)

Overview

• Node Name: RT Message
• Category: repeat_instant
• File: extensions/flowgraph/nodes/ui/rtMessage.lua

Shows a real-time scenario message using the ScenarioRealtimeDisplay method. Unlike the regular Message node, this message persists until manually cleared - it does not auto-dismiss.

Pin Schema

Input Pins

How It Works

1. work() - Called every frame:
   • If clear impulse is active: sends an empty message {msg = ""} to clear the display.
   • If flow is active:
     • If message is a table: extracts txt and context fields and sends them.
     • If message is a string/other: sends {msg = value} directly.
2. _executionStopped() - Automatically clears the message when the flowgraph stops.

The node uses a module-level messageData table that gets reused and cleared between calls for efficiency.

Lua Code Example

-- Show a realtime message:
guihooks.trigger('ScenarioRealtimeDisplay', { msg = "Keep your speed above 60 mph!" })

-- Show with context:
guihooks.trigger('ScenarioRealtimeDisplay', {
  msg = "Time remaining: 30s",
  context = { someKey = "someValue" }
})

-- Clear the message:
guihooks.trigger('ScenarioRealtimeDisplay', { msg = "" })

Key Dependencies

• guihooks.trigger('ScenarioRealtimeDisplay', data) - Persistent real-time message overlay

See Also

• Medal / Auto Medal (Flowgraph Node) - Related reference
• Clear Messages (Flowgraph Node) - Related reference
• Context Translation (Flowgraph Node) - Related reference
• FlowGraph Guide - Guide