> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cad/tutorials/dispatching/chat.md). # Chat ## CAD Chat The Sonoran CAD chat system allows units to send text messages to eachother, or in groups. Messages can also contain links to custom records. ## Using CAD Chat ### Opening the Chat The **Chat** window can be found under the **Taskbar** > **Unit Management** > **Chat** Additionally, it can be found by searching for **Chat** in the taskbar search.

### Creating a Chat Select the green **Plus** button to create a new chat. In the **Recipients** drop-down, type to filter for user options. Individual units can be selected, entire departments, specific dispatch calls, or even all online units. Once you enter a message and press **send** the chat room is created.

### Attachments Just like dispatch call notes, chat messages can contain records to be quickly referenced and opened. On a record window, select the **copy** button at the top left. Then, in the chat window, select the blue **paste attachment** button. Once sent, units can click on the attachment to open the record.

### Text-to-Speech Users can optionally toggle on text-to-speech, which will read out incoming messages. Text-to-speech voice can be customized in the **settings** panel.

### Data Retention Currently, chat messages are temporary and stored locally on the client and are wiped on refresh. Messages are not stored or persisted in any database. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cad/tutorials/dispatching/chat.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.