Smokescreen for FiveM
A guide to install Smokescreen for FiveM
📋 Table of Contents
- 🎯 Overview
- 🛒 Purchase Information
- 📺 Video Showcase
- 📺 Installation Tutorial
- ⚠️ Important Pre-Installation Notes
- 🔧 System Requirements & Compatibility
- 📦 Installation Process
- ⚙️ Configuration Setup
- 🎮 How It Works
- 🔗 Integration & Compatibility
- 🛠️ Troubleshooting
- 💡 Best Practices
- 🆘 Support
🎯 Overview
This resource allows you to deploy a smokescreen in FiveM. Freely configure all kinds of options in regards to the smokescreen. Whether you want players to deploy a smokescreen on foot by using an item or just in a vehicle. It’s all configurable. You can even configure specific vehicles which can deploy a smokescreen. In-game players have the option to adjust the size of their smoke screen clusters and the colour of their smokescreen.
The smokescreen resource allows players to place 1 smokescreen per 800 GTA meters radius.
Key Features
- ✅ Deployable Smokescreen - Deploy smokescreens in FiveM
- ✅ Configurable Deployment - On foot or in vehicles
- ✅ Vehicle-Specific Configuration - Configure specific vehicles for smokescreen deployment
- ✅ Adjustable Size & Color - Players can adjust cluster size and color in-game
- ✅ Configurable Default Sizes - Set default smokescreen sizes
- ✅ Size Limits - Configure size limitations
- ✅ Cluster Configuration - Configure cluster amounts and distance between clusters
- ✅ Duration Control - Configure smokescreen duration
- ✅ Inventory Item Usage - Framework integration for item-based usage
- ✅ Command Usage - Configure custom commands
- ✅ Framework Compatibility - ESX/QB/NS Discord API/Ace Perms/Standalone compatible
- ✅ OneSync Compatible - Works with OneSync legacy/infinity
- ✅ Language Support - Multi-language configuration
- ✅ Escrow Protection - Secure resource protection
🛒 Purchase Information
Get Smokescreen:
Purchase on Nights Software Store
📺 Video Showcase
Watch the video showcase:
📺 Installation Tutorial
Watch the installation tutorial:
⚠️ Important Pre-Installation Notes
Critical Installation Order: Always follow this exact sequence to avoid parsing errors in the F8 console:
- Download ZIP Package from CFX Portal
- Unpack in a folder on your local machine
- Set your File Transfer Protocol (FTP) type to binary
- Drag files from local machine to server resources folder
- Add to server.cfg (ensure script)
- Boot up the server
Support Policy: Follow this guide step by step. If you’re stuck, ask for support in our Discord and provide the specific step name. Do not skip steps.
Placement Limit: Players can place 1 smokescreen per 800 GTA meters radius.
🔧 System Requirements & Compatibility
Framework Compatibility
- ✅ Standalone: Works independently without any framework
- ✅ ESX: Compatible with ESX framework
- ✅ QBCore: Compatible with QBCore framework
- ✅ Discord API: Compatible with NS Discord API
- ✅ Ace Permissions: Compatible with Ace permission system
OneSync Compatibility
- ✅ OneSync Legacy: Fully tested and compatible
- ✅ OneSync Infinity: Fully tested and compatible
Note: Smokescreen is designed to work with any FiveM server configuration and provides flexible deployment options.
📦 Installation Process
Step 1: Download Resource
Download this resource via CFX Portal Assets after purchasing.
Step 2: Install Resource
- Extract the ZIP package to your local machine
- Transfer files using binary FTP mode to your server’s resources folder
- Ensure the folder is named
night_smokescreen(do not rename)
Step 3: Server Configuration
Add the resource to your server.cfg:
ensure night_smokescreen
Step 4: Configure Settings
- Open
/config/config.luain your preferred editor - Configure all settings to your liking
- Test the resource functionality
⚙️ Configuration Setup
Required Tools
Visual Studio Code: We recommend downloading VS Code for editing Lua files.
Configuration Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
night_smokescreen/config/config.lua | Main configuration settings |
night_smokescreen/client/c_functions.lua | Client-side functions |
night_smokescreen/server/s_functions.lua | Server-side functions |
Configuration Process
- Open VS Code and navigate to the config files
- Read thoroughly - each line has explanatory comments
- Configure settings - customize deployment, sizes, clusters, and permissions
- Test frequently - use F8 console for error checking
Configuration Options: Configure deployment methods, sizes, clusters, duration, inventory items, and commands.
🎮 How It Works
Smokescreen Deployment
- On Foot Deployment - Deploy smokescreens while walking
- Vehicle Deployment - Deploy smokescreens from vehicles
- Vehicle-Specific Configuration - Configure specific vehicles for deployment
- Placement Limits - 1 smokescreen per 800 GTA meters radius
Customization Options
- Size Configuration - Configure default sizes and size limits
- Cluster Management - Configure cluster amounts and distance between clusters
- Duration Control - Set how long smokescreens last
- Color & Size Adjustment - Players can adjust in-game
Framework Integration
- Inventory Item Usage - Framework integration for item-based deployment
- Command Configuration - Customize commands for deployment
- Permission Systems - Discord API and Ace permissions support
- Multi-Language Support - International server configuration
User Experience
- Flexible Deployment - Deploy on foot or in vehicles
- Real-Time Adjustment - Adjust size and color in-game
- Easy Activation - Simple commands or item usage
- Visual Feedback - Clear smokescreen effects
🔗 Integration & Compatibility
Framework Support
- Standalone - Works independently without framework dependencies
- ESX - Compatible with ESX framework integration
- QBCore - Compatible with QBCore framework integration
- Discord API - Compatible with NS Discord API
- Ace Permissions - Compatible with Ace permission system
Deployment Options
- On Foot Deployment - Deploy smokescreens while walking
- Vehicle Deployment - Deploy from any vehicle
- Vehicle-Specific - Configure specific vehicles for deployment
- Item-Based Usage - Framework inventory integration
Server Integration
- Universal Compatibility - Works with any FiveM server setup
- Performance Optimized - Efficient smokescreen management
- Easy Integration - Simple setup and configuration
Placement System: Smokescreens are limited to 1 per 800 GTA meters radius for optimal performance.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Resource Not Starting
- Ensure the resource is properly added to server.cfg
- Check that the resource name is
night_smokescreen- Verify the resource started without errors in console
Smokescreen Not Deploying
- Check F8 console for any error messages
- Verify configuration settings in config.lua
- Test with default settings first
Placement Issues
- Check if you’re within 800 GTA meters of another smokescreen
- Verify deployment permissions and vehicle configuration
- Ensure proper item usage if using framework integration
Debugging Tips
- Check F8 Console - Look for any error messages
- Test Deployment Methods - Try both on foot and vehicle deployment
- Verify Configuration - Check all config settings are correct
- Check Framework Integration - Ensure proper item/command setup
💡 Best Practices
Smokescreen Configuration
- Size Management - Configure appropriate default sizes and limits
- Cluster Settings - Set reasonable cluster amounts and distances
- Duration Control - Configure appropriate smokescreen duration
- Placement Limits - Respect the 800 GTA meters radius limit
Performance Optimization
- Placement Limits - Monitor smokescreen placement for performance
- Cluster Optimization - Configure clusters for optimal performance
- Duration Management - Set appropriate durations to prevent clutter
- Regular Cleanup - Monitor and manage smokescreen placement
User Experience
- Clear Instructions - Provide users with deployment guidelines
- Intuitive Controls - Make deployment commands easy to use
- Visual Feedback - Ensure smokescreen effects are clearly visible
- Help Documentation - Create server-specific usage guides
🆘 Support
Read through the instructions again if you have not managed to install the resource. Can’t get it to work still? Create a ticket through our dedicated support system in Discord: