Each message in d6 Communicator is built using content blocks (also called components). You can combine multiple blocks in a single message. This article explains what each block does and when to use it.
Messages → New → Component buttons in Message Builder
Text: Written announcements, instructions, or updates. Use the styling toolbar to format text. Includes AI Assist to help you write. Contact support@d6ed.co.za to activate AI Assist.
File: Upload documents such as newsletters or resources. Maximum size: 50MB per file.
Event: Share event details with date, time, location, and optional calendar reminders for members.
Form: Collect responses: Yes/No questions, multiple choice, text answers, or file/image uploads. You can set a deadline for form responses.
Vote: Run elections (for example, SGB elections) with candidate lists and deadlines. Contact support@d6ed.co.za to activate this feature.
Image: Share photos. Maximum size: 8MB per image. If you add 5 or more images, an album is created automatically.
YouTube: Embed a YouTube video by pasting the link into the component.
Contact: Share a person's contact details (for example, an excursion trip leader's phone number).
Payment Item: Request payment for excursions, photo day, textbooks, and more. Can be open amount, fixed amount, or itemised. The itemised option allows you to track available stock quantities.
Location: Drop a Google Maps pin so parents can get directions to an event or venue.
Reorder components: You can drag and drop message components to reorder them using the six-dot icon at the bottom centre of each component.
Mix freely: Combine multiple components in a single message — for example, a Text block with an Image and a Form.
Contact the d6 Support Desk: support@d6ed.co.za | 087 820 0088
Yes. You can combine as many components as needed in a single message. For example, you could include a Text block, an Image, and a Form all in one message.
Files can be up to 50MB each. Images can be up to 8MB each. If you add 5 or more images, an album is created automatically.
Use the six-dot icon at the bottom centre of each component to drag and drop it into a new position within the message.
The Payment Item lets you request payment from parents for things like excursions, photo day, or textbooks. You can set a fixed amount, an open amount, or an itemised list with stock tracking.
Contact the d6 Support Desk at support@d6ed.co.za to have these features activated on your portal. They are not enabled by default.
Last updated: March 2026 | Version 2.0