rFactor 2 rF2 Chat/Automation Tool

Neil Wood · Nov 23, 2025 at 4:38 AM

https://forum.studio-397.com/index.php?threads/rf2-chat-automation-tool.83789/

The `rF2 Chat/Automation Tool` is a multifunctional desktop application designed to provide powerful support for operating rFactor 2 Dedicated Servers.
It offers features such as chat message automation, flexible grid editing based on result files, and real-time server status monitoring to streamline the workflow for race administrators.

## Download
rF2 Chat/Automation Tool v1.00.0

## Features

* Detection and status display of the rFactor 2 Dedicated Server process.
* Detection and status display of Shared Memory.
* Display of the current session type and elapsed time.
* Manual chat message sending (up to 58 characters).
* 5 template message buttons to insert frequently used chat message prefixes into the input field.
* 15 customizable shortcut message buttons.
* Automated message sending function: event-driven, time-elapsed, and real-time triggered.
* Management of multiple automated message profiles (up to 30 messages per profile).
* GUI-based editing for template messages, shortcut messages, and automated message profiles.
* Add/delete automated message profiles.
* Add/delete automated messages.
* Grid editing functions: Manual, Top N Reverse, and by Class.
* Load a result XML file and edit the starting grid via the GUI.
* **Auto Edit:**
* **Top N Reverse:** Reverse the positions of the top N drivers with a single click.
* **Sort by Class:** In races with multiple classes, the grid is automatically sorted in order of the fastest class in each class.
* **Manual Edit:**
* Freely change driver positions.
* Output the edited grid as `SetGrid.ini` and apply it to the server in bulk using the `/batch` command.
* Display of the application's operational logs.

## Important Notes

* The rFactor 2 Dedicated Server must be running to use this application.
* This application assumes the process name of the rFactor 2 Dedicated Server is `rFactor2 Dedicated.exe`.
* If there are unsaved changes when you close the application, a confirmation dialog will appear. You can choose to discard the changes and exit, or cancel to continue editing.

## Installation and Startup

1. **Prepare the Plugin:** Add `rFactor2SharedMemoryMapPlugin64.dll` to the plugins used by your rFactor 2 Dedicated Server.
(Download from: rF2 Shared Memory Tools for Developers)
* Plugin location: `[Installation Folder]\rFactor 2\Bin64\Plugins`
2. **Configure the Plugin:** Modify `CustomPluginVariables.JSON` to enable `rFactor2SharedMemoryMapPlugin64.dll`.
* `CustomPluginVariables.JSON` location: `[Installation Folder]\rFactor 2\UserData\player`
* Set `"Enabled": 1` for `"rFactor2SharedMemoryMapPlugin64.dll"` (other values may vary).
3. **Launch the Application:** With the rFactor 2 Dedicated Server running, launch `rF2 ChatAutomation Tool.exe`.

## Acknowledgements
This application was created using the following excellent software. My sincere thanks to the authors.
* rFactor 2 Shared Memory Tools for Developers (Author: The Iron Wolf / TheIronWolfModding):
Uses the plugin that mirrors rFactor 2's internal state to shared memory.
* pyRfactor2SharedMemory (Author: Tony Whitley):
Uses the Python library for accessing rFactor 2's shared memory.

## Release History
* 23/11/2025 - v1.00.0
* Official Release
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