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=Usage=
The '''Text Display''' is an electrical component used to show text or numbers.
The '''Text Display''' is an electrical component used to show text or numbers.
=Function=


It is most commonly used to label components controls or show directions on stations.
The Text Display is most commonly used to label components' controls or show directions on stations.


The longest text a display can show is about 6-8 characters before the screen starts scrolling. This is based on the width of the number, character or symbol.
The longest text a display can show is about 6-8 characters before the screen starts scrolling. This is based on the width of the number, character or symbol.


==Static text==
=Usage=
When attached to a submarine manually you can't set the text on the display. A [[Memory Component|memory component]] or a [[Terminal|terminal]].
When attached to a submarine manually, the text on the display cannot be set without electrical wiring or components. <!--A [[Memory Component|memory component]] or a [[Terminal|terminal]]. Editor's note: no idea what this sentence was for, I assume it was started but never finished. Made a comment in case it's ever expanded on.-->
 
In the submarine editor, the text set to be displayed can be edited at any point. However, if one wants to create a Text Display that automatically changes the text it is displaying, wiring and electrical components will still be required.


In the submarine editor you can freely set the text being shown.
=Control panel=
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[[Category:Electrical Components]]
[[Category:Electrical Components]]


{{Components Nav}}
{{Components Nav}}

Revision as of 17:57, 22 June 2022

Data is potentially outdated
Last updated for version 0.18.12.0
Last mentioned in changelog 1.1.18.0
The current game version is 1.3.0.4
Stub Notes: Add more details on usage, add images of text display showing text and without showing text (in a submarine environment).
Text Display
Technical
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Categories Installations

The Text Display is an electrical component used to show text or numbers.

Function

The Text Display is most commonly used to label components' controls or show directions on stations.

The longest text a display can show is about 6-8 characters before the screen starts scrolling. This is based on the width of the number, character or symbol.

Usage

When attached to a submarine manually, the text on the display cannot be set without electrical wiring or components.

In the submarine editor, the text set to be displayed can be edited at any point. However, if one wants to create a Text Display that automatically changes the text it is displaying, wiring and electrical components will still be required.

Control panel

Hover over pins to see their descriptions

Connection Panel for Text Display
Hover over pins to see their descriptions.
SET_TEXT
SET_COLOR
SET_TEXT_COLOR
Displays text to the screen.
Sets the background color
Sets the text color
Requires: Screwdriver

Media

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Electrical Components
Alarms
Detectors
Interactable
Wiring Components
Misc