Custom Backup 3.3

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NOTICE: Custom Backup will not be updated for LSPDFR 0.4. The main features, including region customization and weapon selection, have been added to the built-in LSPDFR backup customization files.

Custom backup gives you a new level of control in LSPDFR. The key feature of this mod is regionally customized backup, allowing you to set a different response for any area on the map. For any named area of the game (like "Rockford Hills", "Los Santos International Airport", "Sandy Shores", etc.) you can completely customize every level of response just like the built-in backup.xml. The syntax of the CustomBackup.xml file is very similar to the built-in backup.xml, but has numerous additions to increase your control over the game:

Set a chance for anything! Peds, vehicles, and vehiclesets now all take a chance attribute which controls how likely they are to be chosen. (The built-in backup.xml only lets you set a chance on peds.)
Configure vehicle extras, liveries, and colors! You can now set any color you want for any response vehicle, opening up a whole new level of customization for unmarked units. Vehicle extra configuration also works reliably, whereas it seems to have some issues in the built-in backup.xml.
Cop weapon selection! Set a list of weapons to give your backup units, set the probability for each weapon, and decide whether you want them to pick one at random or always get the most powerful one.
Set spawn distance range for each vehicle entry! Every vehicle entry can have a minimum and maximum spawn distance set. This allows for additional realism by making certain units spawn closer or further away. NOOSE SWAT probably isn't just hanging out around the corner, so make them drive in from a mile away. On top of Mt. Chiliad your backup will probably be coming from a long distance, but in Downtown there's probably local patrol units very near by. Your imagination is the limit for leveraging these settings.
Code 2 response with lights! Let's be honest, how often do cops really respond "code 2" with no lights? You can now configure your Code 2 units to respond with lights (but no siren), or to respond with their lights off but turn them on once they arrive and park on scene. YouTube video demo.
Integration with Better EMS: Download and install Better EMS, and you can call for an advanced EMS response through the Custom Backup menu.
Integration with Police Smart Radio: Call for backup from your radio! Call Code 2 or Code 3 local backup, or Pursuit and Air Support units.

Installation instructions are included in the download. Basic installation is pretty easy; just make sure to choose a CustomBackup.xml file to use and put it in place. Advanced usage of the CustomBackup.xml file is explained in great detail in the documentation PDF.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OVERRIDE DEFAULT LSPDFR BACKUP MENU:

To completely disable the built-in LSPDFR backup menu and use the custom menu instead, follow these instructions.

Edit CustomBackupLocations.ini. Set these settings:
- CustomBackupMenuKey=B
- CustomBackupModifier=None
- OverrideLSPDFRBackup=false
Go to the GTA V settings menu
Under Keybindings, go to GTA Online section
Change "Look At" from B to something you don't use, like the numpad period

Thank you to @vladimir850 for figuring this out!

PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR SUPPORT IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE DOCUMENTATION PDF! THERE ARE EXPLICIT INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PDF ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE!

Requirements:

RPH 0.45+ (compiled for 0.51)
LSPDFR 0.3.1
RageNativeUI 1.4.1

Please post suggestions, support requests, etc in the forum thread:

To share your CustomBackup.xml or get ideas on what customizations to make, visit the sharing thread:

Special thanks to everybody who made this mod possible:

The LSPDFR team, especially Sam and LMS
All contributors to the LSPDFR-API examples on Github:
- Alexguirre, Albo1125, LMS, Stealth22, Stray, LtFlash, and LukeD
Everybody who helped answer questions about the API and development on the forums, especially @Albo1125 and @alexguirre
The original beta testing team for this mod:
- @Play3r2 – special thanks for all your help figuring out the controller button settings
- @The Loot
- @CriticalBrit
- @Ray3501
- @Kilyin

SPECIAL THANK YOU to members of the Parks Benefactor Program who have supported my mod development! Their generous donations have helped to make continued updates to my modifications possible. Particular thanks to the Old Faithful donors who have supported me with noteworthy donations: Kilyin, anters, Sergeant Anderson, winglesschip, Dsonke1, and PolGuin255. You can join the Parks Benefactor Program by donating to support my mods, and to get early beta access to new modifications and updates to my existing modifications.

What's New in Version 3.3

Released March 31, 20179 yr

New in 3.3:

Updated for RPH 0.51 (recommended); compatible with RPH 0.45+
Integration with Police Smart Radio (call Code 2, Code 3, Pursuit, and Air Support backup from Smart Radio)
Compatible with Better EMS 3.0
Assorted bug fixes and API enhancements

Old changelogs:

Spoiler

New in 3.2:

Updated for RPH 0.45 and newer
Minor bugfixes
Compatibility with Better EMS 2.1 and ParksTools updates
New API methods added for developers

New in 3.1:

Updated for RPH 0.42
Added integration with LSPDFR+ statistics
Improved dependency checking

New in 3.0.0:

Updated for RPH 0.39. Compatible with RPH 0.38.
Integrated with Better EMS - call advanced EMS response from the backup menu.
Added support for vehicle mods: Configure spoilers, bumpers, wheels, etc.
Improved detection of XML file errors to reduce support issues.
Improved developer API, giving developers access to full response capabilities.

Fixed in 2.2.1:

Fixed bug in ParksTools.dll causing some vehicles to spawn all black.
Fixed bug where calling for suspect transport when no suspect is arrested did not display a notification to the user.
Updated dependency check to expect RPH 0.38. Plugin still loads with older versions but is not guaranteed to work and is not tested.

New in 2.2.0:

Added support for spawning boats as backup units, and added Coast Guard to additional backup entries in stock CustomBackup.xml.
Added support for GTA V RGBA color hashes in color definitions of XML file.
Added support for ped texture variants in XML file, and improved detection and compatibility of ped texture changes.
If officers are more than 30m from you when they arrive on scene, they will just wander the area instead of running to you. Prevents them from running all around the map if you call backup and then move.
Split some common functionality for other mods in development into separate ParksTools.dll
Lots of internal code cleanup
Updated for RageNativeUI 1.3.1 and RPH 0.37+.

New in 2.0.1:

Fixed a minor bug where dependency version check fails if file doesn't exist at all

New in 2.0.0:

Added ability to define custom backup menu entries, letting you add any unit type you want.
Added "additional options" menu to prevent main backup menu from getting too crowded.
Added support for sending custom prisoner transport unit depending on location using the Arrest Manager API by Albo1125.
Added developer API.
Improved code for dismissing backup units.
Added dependency check for RageNativeUI, RagePluginHook, and LSPDFR.
Lots of bug fixes and code cleanup.
Compiled against RPH 0.37

Duke Nguyen, The Sheriff, stvnch and 27 others
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Views 560,837
Downloads 87,688
Submitted February 29, 201610 yr
Published March 31, 20179 yr
Updated March 31, 20179 yr
File Size 1.91 MB
Compatibility Newer Versions
Special Features Fully customized backup, vehicle selection, ped selection, vehicle color, vehicle liveries, geographical backup customization, weapon selection, better code 2 response, vehicle spawn distance
Requires RAGE Plugin Hook
Other (See Description)
Minimum LSPDFR Version 0.3b
Script/Plugin Type LSPDFR plugin

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Kwiiks

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June 24, 20169 yr

13 hours ago, TheDude said:

is there an easy way to change the units parked on the side of the interstate from sheriffs to hwaycars?

no that's default GTA5 no way around that.

DivineHustle

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June 25, 20169 yr

Is there any way to keep the exact menu the LSPDFR automatically comes with, while just adding a few things to it such as Better EMS? And to keep the activation key to open the menu, for controller, pressing the right analog stick?

PNWParksFan

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June 25, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, TheDivineHustle said:

Is there any way to keep the exact menu the LSPDFR automatically comes with, while just adding a few things to it such as Better EMS? And to keep the activation key to open the menu, for controller, pressing the right analog stick?

No, there is no way to extend the built in menu. It can only be replaced with a different menu.

DivineHustle

Members

June 25, 20169 yr

3 hours ago, PNWParksFan said:

No, there is no way to extend the built in menu. It can only be replaced with a different menu.

Alright. Would it be possible for me to simply recreate the default menu with added BetterEMS? What I'm trying to do is just add BetterEMS to the backup menu. If not that's fine.

Brad Philips Townley

Members

July 1, 20169 yr

How do I set the weapon for SWAT officers? I only see an option for regular cops.

PNWParksFan

Insiders Author

July 1, 20169 yr

On 6/25/2016 at 1:36 PM, TheDivineHustle said:

Alright. Would it be possible for me to simply recreate the default menu with added BetterEMS? What I'm trying to do is just add BetterEMS to the backup menu. If not that's fine.

In the INI file there is an option to integrate better EMS. If you enable that option, then when you call for an ambulance through the Custom Backup menu, you'll get the better EMS response.

29 minutes ago, lspdofficerinnewyork said:

How do I set the weapon for SWAT officers? I only see an option for regular cops.

There is an example in the XML file of specifying <Weapons> for an entry. You can do it the same way for any of the categories.

Pinker

Members

July 2, 20169 yr

I have used an adoon called Police Vehicles as ADD-ONS as a mod and added two police cars into the game ( a ford tarus and an impala). I wanted these to spawn as back up and with the mod i used i had to rename the files of both to: Ford Tarus- fpi13 and the Impala- police31. I went to the CustomBackup.XML and done this

<Vehicle chance="20">police2</Vehicle>
          <Vehicle chance="20">police3</Vehicle>
          <Vehicle chance="20">police</Vehicle>
      <Vehicle chance="20">police31</Vehicle>
      <Vehicle chance="20">fpi13</Vehicle>

Ithink i have done somthing wrong because i see this is port police but dont know where to put Los Santos Patrol units any idea on how to do it?

adelcop12

Members

July 16, 20169 yr

really nice mod but how can i use addon vehicles into the custom backup

Officer Chadwick527

Members

July 21, 20169 yr

This is GREAT, but it says Custom backups not loaded fully.

then it says XML error loading custombackups.xml what do i do ? @PNWParksFan

PNWParksFan

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July 21, 20169 yr

18 minutes ago, Officer Chadwick527 said:

This is GREAT, but it says Custom backups not loaded fully.

then it says XML error loading custombackups.xml what do i do ? @PNWParksFan

Fix your XML file. In your ragepluginhook.log file it will say exactly what the error is. Make sure you have a CustomBackup.xml file in Plugins\LSPDFR\CustomBackup

Officer Chadwick527

Members

July 22, 20169 yr

2 hours ago, PNWParksFan said:

Fix your XML file. In your ragepluginhook.log file it will say exactly what the error is. Make sure you have a CustomBackup.xml file in Plugins\LSPDFR\CustomBackup

ok thanks

2 hours ago, PNWParksFan said:

Fix your XML file. In your ragepluginhook.log file it will say exactly what the error is. Make sure you have a CustomBackup.xml file in Plugins\LSPDFR\CustomBackup

i looked in my log and theres nothing in there on it

Brad Philips Townley

Members

July 26, 20169 yr (edited)

Good morning, Sir;

I was just wondering, how do I equip SWAT officers with carbines? I only see the option to equip all officers with pistols.

Also, how do I call for Park Ranger backup?

Edited July 26, 20169 yr by J and E Vehicle Team

PNWParksFan

Insiders Author

July 26, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, J and E Vehicle Team said:

Good morning, Sir;

I was just wondering, how do I equip SWAT officers with carbines? I only see the option to equip all officers with pistols.

Also, how do I call for Park Ranger backup?

As you can see in the examples and the documentation PDF, you can add a <Weapons> section to specify the weapons you want available to a group.

Park rangers should respond automatically when you call for local backup in park areas. You could add a custom menu entry for park rangers if you wanted to.

Brad Philips Townley

Members

July 27, 20169 yr

Hi, just to follow up with my other post, I tried to make an entry for Park Rangers but I keep messing up and then CustomBackup tells me that it didn't load fully. Also, when I try to change the button on the controller in the .ini, it doesn't seem to recognize the change.

braadworst1

Members

July 27, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, J and E Vehicle Team said:

Also, when I try to change the button on the controller in the .ini, it doesn't seem to recognize the change.

Do you have a DS4? Because some of the mods controls didn't work for me so I installed a program like DS4windows. and it makes it so gta 5 recognizes your DS4 as an XBOX controller. I hope this helps

This mod looks amazing! But I read the guide and I just don't know where to start.

Brad Philips Townley

Members

July 30, 20169 yr (edited)

What did I do wrong with this particular entry? I used the XML validator, and it said

"The element type "MenuEntry" must be terminated by the matching end-tag "</MenuEntry>"," but I don't know what that means.

</MenuEntry>
<MenuEntry name="Park Ranger" default_type="LocalPatrol" code2="true" code3="true" pursuit="true" mainmenu="true">
<BackupRegion nickname="Everywhere">
<BackupAreas>
<Area>_ALL_</Area>
</BackupAreas>
<VehicleSet>
<Vehicles>
<Vehicle color="-8378368" sec_color="green" minr="50" maxr="100">pranger</Vehicle>
</Vehicles>
<Peds>
<Ped prop_head="0">s_m_y_ranger</Ped>
</Peds>
<Weapons>
<Weapon chance="100">WEAPON_PISTOL</Weapon>
</Weapons>
<NumPeds min="1" max="2" />
</VehicleSet>
<VehicleSet>
<Vehicles>
<Vehicle color="Green" sec_color="green" minr="50" maxr="100">pranger</Vehicle>
</Vehicles>
<Peds>
<Ped prop_head="0" tex_decals="1">s_m_y_ranger</Ped>
</Peds>
<Weapons>
<Weapon chance="100">WEAPON_CARBINERIFLE</Weapon>
</Weapons>
<NumPeds min="1" max="2" />
</VehicleSet>
<VehicleSet>
<Vehicles>
<Vehicle minr="50" maxr="100">pranger</Vehicle>
</Vehicles>
<Peds>
<Ped chance="80">s_m_y_ranger</Ped>
<Ped chance="20">s_f_y_ranger</Ped>
</Peds>
<Weapons>
<Weapon chance="100">WEAPON_PISTOL</Weapon>
</Weapons>
<NumPeds min="1" max="2" />
</VehicleSet>
</BackupRegion>
</MenuEntry>

Edited July 30, 20169 yr by J and E Vehicle Team

zachs33

Members

August 1, 20169 yr

Is there any way to specify vehicle cleanliness? Backup vehicles turn up with varying degrees of dirt. It would be nice if vehicles turning up in La Mesa were more likely to be dirty, while cars responding in Vinewood more likely to be sparkling clean.

PNWParksFan

Insiders Author

August 1, 20169 yr

9 minutes ago, zachs33 said:

Is there any way to specify vehicle cleanliness? Backup vehicles turn up with varying degrees of dirt. It would be nice if vehicles turning up in La Mesa were more likely to be dirty, while cars responding in Vinewood more likely to be sparkling clean.

I could consider adding a dirt level attribute. I'll think about it.

Officer Chadwick527

Members

August 1, 20169 yr

it says Custom backups not loaded fully then it says XML error loading custombackups.xml what do i do ? ive tried to fix this and i done what the read me wants me to but its still not fully working can someone help?

PNWParksFan

Insiders Author

August 1, 20169 yr (edited)

8 minutes ago, Officer Chadwick527 said:

it says Custom backups not loaded fully then it says XML error loading custombackups.xml what do i do ? ive tried to fix this and i done what the read me wants me to but its still not fully working can someone help?

Follow the instructions. There are a lot of instructions you haven't followed. For example, the instructions in that error message which tell you to check your ragepluginhook.log for details, where it would tell you exactly what is wrong with the XML file in detail. Or the instructions in the README file which tells you that to get support you need to upload certain files so that I can even try to help you.

Why do you expect somebody to help you for free if you cannot even follow the most basic instructions to help them help you?

Edited August 1, 20169 yr by PNWParksFan

Officer Chadwick527

Members

August 1, 20169 yr

58 minutes ago, PNWParksFan said:

Follow the instructions. There are a lot of instructions you haven't followed. For example, the instructions in that error message which tell you to check your ragepluginhook.log for details, where it would tell you exactly what is wrong with the XML file in detail. Or the instructions in the README file which tells you that to get support you need to upload certain files so that I can even try to help you.

Why do you expect somebody to help you for free if you cannot even follow the most basic instructions to help them help you?

i followed the instructions re installed it and booted the game. Now it works. Sorry if I bothered you

PNWParksFan

Insiders Author

August 2, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, Officer Chadwick527 said:

i followed the instructions re installed it and booted the game. Now it works. Sorry if I bothered you

Glad to hear it is working now.

Corrupted Cop

Members

August 2, 20169 yr

Hi!

The mod is very cool but... ...I unistall it because there is a little annoying bug.

Actually, the custom backups menu appears but behind this menu, the LSPDFR's menu appears. And even, If I select Ambulance, the LSPDFR's menu will send NOOSE UNIT because I selected without realizing it.

Thanks for your assistance @PNWParksFan

PNWParksFan

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August 2, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, Flatty said:

Hi!

The mod is very cool but... ...I unistall it because there is a little annoying bug.

Actually, the custom backups menu appears but behind this menu, the LSPDFR's menu appears. And even, If I select Ambulance, the LSPDFR's menu will send NOOSE UNIT because I selected without realizing it.

Thanks for your assistance @PNWParksFan

There are instructions included on how to override the default LSPDFR menu, either by changing the key binding or with the override hack.

Corrupted Cop

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August 2, 20169 yr

18 minutes ago, PNWParksFan said:

There are instructions included on how to override the default LSPDFR menu, either by changing the key binding or with the override hack.

Yep, sorry I didn't see. =)