Basic Configuration

PD Wash Configuration Documentation

This document explains the configuration options in shared/config.lua and how they affect the police department car wash and factory management system.

Core Settings

Basic Configuration

  • Config.devMode - Enables debug mode for development

  • Config.Framework - Framework type (currently "qb" for QBCore)

  • Config.CheckInterval - Main loop interval (5 seconds)

  • Config.GridSize - Size of grid cells for organizing factories (130 units)

Money System

  • Config.DirtyMoneyItems - Items that count as dirty money for washing

  • Config.useFrameworkBlackMoney - Use framework's black money system

Update Intervals

  • Config.CoolingUpdateInterval - Temperature/cooling calculation frequency (10 seconds)

  • Config.CleaningUpdateInterval - Money washing cycle frequency (10 seconds)

  • Config.FuelUpdateInterval - Generator fuel consumption frequency (10 seconds)

  • Config.HealthUpdateInterval - Machine health degradation frequency (150 seconds)

Factory System

Factory Creation

  • Config.Creator - Command and job required to create factories

    • Command: "createfactory"

    • Job: "realestate"

Factory Types

Each factory type has specific properties:

  • model - 3D model name for the factory shell

  • offset - Position offset from player when creating

  • maxLadderHeight - Maximum ladder height allowed in this factory type

Factory Types:

  • Small: Basic shell, 1.0 max ladder height

  • Medium: Intermediate shell, 1.5 max ladder height

  • Large: Advanced shell, 4.2 max ladder height

Factory Management

  • Config.FactoryManagement.computerOffset - Computer terminal positions for each factory type

  • Config.GetPlayerGang - Function to get player's gang for access control

Machine Systems

Washers

Each washer type has:

  • item - Inventory item name

  • prop - 3D model when active

  • emptyProp - 3D model when inactive

  • label - Display name

  • productionPerHour - Money washing rate

  • maxMoney - Maximum money capacity

  • baseTemperature - Base operating temperature

  • healthDegradePerHour - Health degradation rate

  • minEngineHealth - Minimum health to function

  • spawnOffset - Z-axis positioning offset

Washer Types:

  • Small: 1000/hr production, 5000 max money, 30°C base temp

  • Medium: 2000/hr production, 10000 max money, 35°C base temp

  • Large: 3000/hr production, 15000 max money, 50°C base temp

Fans

Each fan type has:

  • usagePerHour - Power consumption rate

  • coverageRadius - Cooling effect range

  • cooling - Cooling values for each mode (ECO/MAX/OFF)

  • power - Power consumption for each mode

  • defaultState - Default operating mode

Fan Types:

  • Small: 8.0m radius, 10 usage/hr, ECO:7°C/MAX:12°C cooling

  • Big: 10.0m radius, 20 usage/hr, ECO:16°C/MAX:22°C cooling

Generators

Each generator type has:

  • maxFuelCapacity - Maximum fuel storage

  • maxConnections - Maximum machines it can power

  • fuelPerCan - Fuel added per petrol can

  • usagePerHour - Fuel consumption rate

Generator Types:

  • Small: 100 fuel capacity, 15 max connections, 10 usage/hr

  • Big: 200 fuel capacity, 30 max connections, 20 usage/hr

Control Panel

  • Config.Control.controlDistance - Maximum range to detect machines (50 units)

Temperature System

Heat Generation

  • Config.HeatGeneration.washers - Heat produced by each washer type when running

    • Small: +10°C, Medium: +15°C, Large: +25°C

Base Temperature

  • Config.Temperature.default - Default temperature (40°C)

Ladder System

Ladder Configuration

  • item - Inventory item name ("mw_ladder")

  • placeButton - Key to place ladder (E)

  • climbUpButton - Key to climb up (W)

  • climbDownButton - Key to climb down (S)

  • pickupButton - Key to pickup ladder (F)

  • foldButton - Key to fold ladder (G)

  • togglePreviewButton - Key to toggle preview (Y)

Item Management

Removal Settings

  • Config.Removing - Items returned to inventory when machines are removed

    • washer, generator, fan, control: true

Blip System

Factory Blips

  • Config.FactoryBlips.enabled - Enable/disable factory blips on map

  • defaultSprite/Color/Scale/Label - Default blip appearance

  • types - Blip settings per factory type:

    • Small: Sprite 40, Color 2 (green), Scale 0.8

    • Medium: Sprite 40, Color 3 (blue), Scale 0.9

    • Large: Sprite 40, Color 4 (red), Scale 1.0

Shop System

Shop Configuration

  • Config.Shop.enabled - Enable/disable repair shop

  • location - Shop coordinates and ped settings

  • blip - Map blip settings for shop location

Shop Items

Each item has:

  • id/name/description - Item identification

  • price - Cost in dollars

  • stock - Available quantity

  • category - Item category (washers/fans/generators/other)

  • quality - Item quality level (basic/advanced/professional)

  • repairPercent - Health restored when used (repair items only)

Categories:

  • Washers: Small/Medium/Large washers + motor repair kits

  • Fans: Small/Big fans + fan repair components

  • Generators: Small/Big generators + turbine repair parts

  • Other: Ladders, control panels

Repair Items:

  • Basic: 20-30% health restoration

  • Advanced: 55-70% health restoration

  • Professional: 100% health restoration

Key Features

Factory Access Control

  • Personal ownership with keyholder system

  • Gang-based access

  • Distance-based factory creation limits (20 units minimum)

Temperature Management

  • Dynamic heat generation based on washer activity

  • Fan cooling system with coverage radius

  • Health-based machine functionality

Power System

  • Generator fuel consumption

  • Machine linking and power distribution

  • Fuel can refueling system

Repair System

  • Machine health degradation over time

  • Repair items restore functionality

  • Health-based access restrictions

UI Integration

  • Real-time machine status updates

  • Factory management computer terminals

  • Shop interface with categories and quality levels

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