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

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Views 561,237
Downloads 87,701
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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PNWParksFan

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October 22, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, JohnFukinMcClane said:

Great mod, anyway to change the PED of the local swat? At the moment im getting local LSPD with shotguns

Only sort of. There is a bug in LSPDFR which prevents any changes to comp_tasks (the slot with bullet proof vests) from being changed. Until LSPDFR is updated there's nothing we can do about that.

patsully3

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October 25, 20169 yr

when i put the tools file ingame better ems dosent load ideas?

PNWParksFan

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October 25, 20169 yr

38 minutes ago, patsully3 said:

when i put the tools file ingame better ems dosent load ideas?

Both Better EMS and Custom Backup were updated to new versions recently. You will need the newest version of each.

patsully3

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October 25, 20169 yr

32 minutes ago, PNWParksFan said:

Both Better EMS and Custom Backup were updated to new versions recently. You will need the newest version of each.

it says the xml file is not loading idk wat i did or wat to do

9Lincoln20

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October 26, 20169 yr

I tried installing this latest version of custom backup but once LSPDFR is loaded a window appears saying custom backup was not fully installed and the XML cannot update or load.

I have installed the latest version of Better EMS and I have tried to install custom backup following the readme instructions but it still won't work. I have renamed the xml file in the custom backup folder but it won't install.

Any ideas or suggestions??

Brad Philips Townley

Members

October 27, 20169 yr

@PNWParksFan the .ini file doesn't always keep the default backup from appearing when pressing B or RightThumb on a controller. Is there someway to just completely rip out the old backup and completely replace it with this? Sort of like how could I edit this so that I could put it in my LSPDFR folder as backup.xml?

PNWParksFan

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October 27, 20169 yr

4 hours ago, 9Lincoln20 said:

I tried installing this latest version of custom backup but once LSPDFR is loaded a window appears saying custom backup was not fully installed and the XML cannot update or load.

I have installed the latest version of Better EMS and I have tried to install custom backup following the readme instructions but it still won't work. I have renamed the xml file in the custom backup folder but it won't install.

Any ideas or suggestions??

I would suggest posting your log file so that I can actually help you.

1 hour ago, Suffolk County Skin Co said:

@PNWParksFan the .ini file doesn't always keep the default backup from appearing when pressing B or RightThumb on a controller. Is there someway to just completely rip out the old backup and completely replace it with this? Sort of like how could I edit this so that I could put it in my LSPDFR folder as backup.xml?

You can change the key settings to disable the default backup menu opening when pressing B. There's instructions on how to do that included in the readme. There isn't any way to change the RightThumb behavior, that's too hard-coded into LSPDFR.

Brad Philips Townley

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October 27, 20169 yr

19 hours ago, PNWParksFan said:

You can change the key settings to disable the default backup menu opening when pressing B. There's instructions on how to do that included in the readme. There isn't any way to change the RightThumb behavior, that's too hard-coded into LSPDFR.

So there is no way to edit Custom Backup so that it can replace the actual backup.xml file in the lspdfr folder?

PNWParksFan

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October 27, 20169 yr

25 minutes ago, Suffolk County Skin Co said:

So there is no way to edit Custom Backup so that it can replace the actual backup.xml file in the lspdfr folder?

No. The whole point of Custom Backup is that it's got additional features that the default LSPDFR backup system does not.

9Lincoln20

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October 28, 20169 yr

On 10/27/2016 at 0:29 PM, PNWParksFan said:

I would suggest posting your log file so that I can actually help you.

Here is my rage log file. I have tried everything and followed your readme exactly.

RagePluginHook.log

adelcop12

Members

October 29, 20169 yr

why when i press the custom backup key no menu shows up and i installed as it said

LtRob

Members

November 6, 20169 yr

Hi; whenever I call code 2 backup even if I put in the ini file dismiss time = 0 and dismiss distance = 250 they still go away like when I call backup with lspdfr. This doesn't happen with code 3. I got the latest version installed.

Any suggestions?

alexgrobert

Members

November 7, 20169 yr

On 06/11/2016 at 6:42 PM, LtRob said:

Hi; whenever I call code 2 backup even if I put in the ini file dismiss time = 0 and dismiss distance = 250 they still go away like when I call backup with lspdfr. This doesn't happen with code 3. I got the latest version installed.

Any suggestions?

I have the same problem but for me, it dont matter if it's code 2 or 3, they still go away right like the normal lspdfr

zxDrugsxBunnyxz

Members

December 24, 20169 yr (edited)

this is a beautiful mod needs update tho on the back up when you stop a car

Edited December 27, 20169 yr by zxDrugsxBunnyxz

Niklas2002

Members

January 1, 20179 yr

Hello, I have a few questions about this mod.

1. Are the areas configurable?

2. Is there also a Highway patrol?

3. Does this mod add Police car Slots and are there introstructions how to replace them?

I would be happy if you answer me. :)

marshall7z
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thomasbk

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January 15, 20179 yr (edited)

Edited January 16, 20179 yr by thomasbk

thomasbk

Members

January 16, 20179 yr

When i call for a prison transport, why does the park ranger shows up, not a police officer?

PNWParksFan

Insiders Author

January 16, 20179 yr

3 minutes ago, thomasbk said:

When i call for a prison transport, why does the park ranger shows up, not a police officer?

That would happen if you're in a park.

thomasbk

Members

January 16, 20179 yr

51 minutes ago, PNWParksFan said:

That would happen if you're in a park.

I'm not in a park, see the pic i added

PNWParksFan

Insiders Author

January 16, 20179 yr

40 minutes ago, thomasbk said:

I'm not in a park, see the pic i added

Mount Gordo is set as a park area in the default Custom Backup XML file. You can change it if you don't want it to be considered a park.

thomasbk

Members

January 16, 20179 yr

1 minute ago, PNWParksFan said:

Mount Gordo is set as a park area in the default Custom Backup XML file. You can change it if you don't want it to be considered a park.

What part of the CustomBackup do i need to edit?