❓ ¿What is CRAFTING CREATOR?

❓ What is Crafting Creator?

Crafting Creator is the in-game admin toolkit of Syntax Craft. It lets you build and manage crafting content without touching code: create tables, set positions, define recipes, configure job restrictions, and control per-table blips — all live, from a polished NUI.

Who is it for?

Server owners and admins who curate crafting locations and rules
Content creators who design recipes, balance XP, and categorize items
Developers who want a fast, no-restart workflow to iterate on crafting

Key capabilities

Create, edit, and delete crafting tables
Reposition tables precisely with keyboard controls
Choose prop models from a curated list (Available Props)
Configure interaction distance and job/job-grade restrictions
Fully control per-table blips (enabled, sprite, color, scale, display)
Build recipes visually: item, display name, category, ingredients, amount, price, XP, required level, duration
Inline validation and clear feedback
Persistent storage via database — no manual file edits

How it works (high-level)

You open the panel with the admin command:

/craftadmin

The NUI loads current tables and settings from the server.
You create or edit a table and its recipes using the forms.
Changes are validated and saved to the database (e.g., syntax_crafting_tables and related data).
Clients receive updates and see the new/updated tables instantly (no server restart required for in-UI edits).

Note: Changes directly in shared/config.lua (e.g., categories or locale) do require a resource restart to apply.

UI at a glance

Tables List
- Search and sort your crafting tables
- Actions: Edit, Reposition, Delete
- Quick stats: recipes count, distance, job requirements
Create/Edit Table Modal
- Name, distance, prop selection
- Job and job-grade restrictions (optional)
- Per-table blip settings: toggle, sprite, color, scale, display
- Recipes section with add/edit/remove
Recipe Builder
- Item ID (internal name), Display Name
- Category (from Config.Categories)
- Ingredients (name + amount)
- Amount to receive, Price
- XP reward, Required level, Duration (seconds)

Permissions

Access is restricted to configured admin groups.

-- shared/config.lua
Config.AdminCommand = 'craftadmin'
Config.AdminGroups = { 'admin', 'superadmin', 'mod', 'moderator', 'owner', 'developer' }

Only players in these groups can open the panel and make changes.

Data and persistence

Tables: stored with coordinates, heading, prop model, distance, job rules, and blip settings
Recipes: stored per table with their full definition (category, ingredients, XP, etc.)
Player progression: stored separately for XP/level tracking

This enables safe restarts and long-term persistence without manual exports.

Best practices

Naming conventions: use clear, searchable names (e.g., "Weapons Bench - Police HQ")
Distance tuning: set interaction distance to fit the location (e.g., 2.0–2.5 indoors)
Job restrictions: keep them minimal; prefer specific grades only when needed
Categories: align with Config.Categories IDs to enable filtering in the UI
Blips: avoid visual clutter; enable blips only for key locations
Test as a non-admin to validate access and UX

Troubleshooting

I don't see categories in the Recipe Builder
- Ensure Config.Categories is defined and the resource was restarted after edits
My blip appears then disappears after restart
- Confirm blip fields exist in the database and values are stored correctly
The admin command doesn't open the panel
- Verify your group is listed in Config.AdminGroups and check server console logs

FAQ

Does it require restarts?
- UI changes via the panel do not. Config changes in shared/config.lua do.
Can I manage blips from the config?
- No. Blips are per-table and managed entirely from the admin UI to keep them flexible.
Can players craft without a job?
- Yes, if the table has no job restriction. Otherwise, they must meet the configured job/grade.