Vehicle Spawns

Vehicle Spawns for FiveM

A guide to install Vehicle Spawns for FiveM

📋 Table of Contents

🎯 Overview
🛒 Purchase Information
📺 Video Showcase
📦 Installation Process
⚠️ Important Pre-Installation Notes
🔧 System Requirements & Compatibility
⚙️ Configuration Setup
🎮 How It Works
🔗 Integration & Compatibility
🛠️ Troubleshooting
💡 Best Practices
📺 Installation Tutorial
🆘 Support

🎯 Overview

Always just wanted to be able to have vehicles spawning by default at your desire? It’s now possible with this simple, yet effective resource. Configure where automobiles, boats, planes, helicopters, bikes, submarines, trailers & trains should spawn and they’ll do exactly what you’ve asked!

Key Features

✅ Vehicle Spawn Locations - Configure where vehicles spawn by default
✅ Multiple Vehicle Types - Support for automobiles, boats, planes, helicopters, bikes, submarines, trailers & trains
✅ Vehicle Replacements - Configure vehicle replacements and substitutions
✅ On-Demand Refresh - Refresh all default spawned vehicles when needed
✅ Simple Configuration - Drag & drop setup with straightforward configuration
✅ Standalone Compatible - Works independently without framework dependencies
✅ OneSync Compatible - Fully compatible with OneSync (legacy/infinity)
✅ Open Source - Full access to source code for customization
✅ Performance Optimized - Efficient vehicle spawning and management

🛒 Purchase Information

Get Vehicle Spawns for FiveM:

Purchase on Nights Software Store

📺 Video Showcase

Watch the video showcase:

Video Showcase

📦 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_vehicle_spawns (do not rename)

Step 3: Server Configuration

Add the resource to your server.cfg:

ensure night_vehicle_spawns

Step 4: Configure Settings

Open /config/config.lua in your preferred editor
Configure vehicle spawn locations and types
Test the resource functionality

⚠️ 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.

Performance Warning: Be aware that spawning in loads of vehicles might affect gameplay (FPS). Configure spawns responsibly.

🔧 System Requirements & Compatibility

Framework Compatibility

✅ Standalone: Works independently without any framework
✅ Any FiveM Server: Universal compatibility

OneSync Compatibility

✅ OneSync Legacy: Fully tested and compatible
✅ OneSync Infinity: Fully tested and compatible

Note: Vehicle Spawns is designed to work with any FiveM server configuration and provides efficient vehicle spawning management.

⚙️ Configuration Setup

Required Tools

Visual Studio Code: We recommend downloading VS Code for editing Lua files.

Configuration Files

File	Purpose
`night_vehicle_spawns/config/config.lua`	Main configuration and spawn settings
`night_vehicle_spawns/client/c_functions.lua`	Client-side functions
`night_vehicle_spawns/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 spawn locations - add coordinates for vehicle spawns
Configure vehicle types - set up different vehicle categories
Test frequently - use F8 console for error checking

Spawn Configuration: Configure vehicle spawn locations and types with simple drag & drop setup.

🎮 How It Works

Vehicle Spawning System

Default Spawns - Vehicles spawn automatically at configured locations
Multiple Categories - Support for all vehicle types (automobiles, boats, planes, helicopters, bikes, submarines, trailers & trains)
Location Management - Configure precise spawn coordinates
Replacement System - Set up vehicle replacements and substitutions

Vehicle Types Supported

Automobiles - Cars, trucks, and ground vehicles
Boats - Watercraft and maritime vehicles
Planes - Aircraft for aerial transportation
Helicopters - Rotary-wing aircraft
Bikes - Motorcycles and bicycles
Submarines - Underwater vehicles
Trailers - Towable vehicles and equipment
Trains - Railway vehicles and locomotives

Configuration Options

Spawn Locations - Configure where vehicles spawn by default
Vehicle Replacements - Set up vehicle substitutions and replacements
Refresh System - Refresh all spawned vehicles on demand
Performance Settings - Optimize spawn density and frequency
Spawn Timing - Control when and how often vehicles spawn

Management Features

On-Demand Refresh - Refresh all default spawned vehicles when needed
Spawn Control - Manage vehicle spawning behavior
Performance Monitoring - Monitor spawn impact on server performance
Dynamic Configuration - Modify spawn settings without restart

🔗 Integration & Compatibility

Framework Support

Standalone - Works independently without framework dependencies
Universal Integration - Compatible with any FiveM server setup

Script Integration

Vehicle Management - Integrate with existing vehicle systems
Spawn Systems - Connect with other spawn management scripts
Performance Scripts - Work with server optimization tools
Custom Scripts - Perfect foundation for building custom spawn systems

Server Integration

Universal Compatibility - Works with any FiveM server setup
Performance Optimized - Efficient vehicle spawning and management
Easy Integration - Simple setup and configuration

Vehicle Management: Vehicle Spawns provides comprehensive vehicle spawning management with performance optimization.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Vehicles Not Spawning

Ensure the resource is properly started in server.cfg

Check that the resource name is night_vehicle_spawns

Verify spawn location coordinates are correctly configured

Performance Issues

Reduce the number of spawned vehicles

Check spawn density and frequency settings

Monitor server FPS and performance metrics

Configuration Errors

Check the config.lua file for syntax errors

Verify spawn location and vehicle configurations

Test with default settings first

OneSync Issues

Verify OneSync compatibility settings

Check spawn synchronization across server

Ensure proper OneSync configuration

Debugging Tips

Check F8 Console - Look for any error messages
Test Spawn Locations - Verify spawn points are accessible
Verify Resource Loading - Ensure resource starts without errors
Check File Permissions - Ensure all files are accessible
Monitor Performance - Track FPS and server performance

💡 Best Practices

Spawn Location Design

Strategic Placement - Place spawns in logical and accessible locations
Density Management - Avoid overcrowding spawn areas
Performance Consideration - Balance spawn quantity with server performance
Player Experience - Ensure spawns enhance gameplay without disruption

Configuration Tips

Vehicle Selection - Choose appropriate vehicles for each location
Spawn Timing - Configure reasonable spawn frequencies
Performance Optimization - Monitor and adjust spawn density
Testing - Thoroughly test spawn configurations before deployment

Performance Management

FPS Monitoring - Regularly check server FPS with spawns active
Spawn Density - Adjust spawn quantities based on server performance
Optimization - Use performance settings to balance spawns and performance
Resource Management - Monitor resource usage and optimize accordingly

Integration Best Practices

Vehicle Systems - Integrate with existing vehicle management scripts
Spawn Coordination - Coordinate with other spawn-related resources
Server Optimization - Work with server optimization tools
User Experience - Ensure spawns enhance rather than disrupt gameplay

📺 Installation Tutorial

Watch the installation tutorial:

Installation Tutorial

Visual Guide: Follow the video tutorial for step-by-step installation guidance.

🆘 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:

Nights Software Discord