Call Templates

This submodule lets communities export custom dispatch call templates from the CAD, define a custom in-game command, and generate dispatch calls using that command.

This submodule utilizes API endpoints that require the plus version of Sonoran CAD or higher. For more information, view our pricing page.

Call Templates

This submodule lets communities export custom dispatch call templates from the CAD, define a custom in-game command, and generate dispatch calls using that command.

Activation Guide

1. Download and Install the Core

If you haven't already, be sure to install and configure the Sonoran CAD Core first.

2. Activate the Submodule and all Dependencies

Follow the submodule activation guide for the required submodules.

3. Configuration

3a. Main Configuration

Option	Description	Default
callTypeDirectory	Location of the call type JSON file	submodules/calltemplates/calltypes
defaultOrigin	Call origin used if the template does not specify one	Default: 2 Options: - 0: Caller - 1: Radio Dispatch - 2: Observed - 3: Walk Up
defaultStatus	Call status used if the template does not specify one	Default: 1 Options: - 0: Pending - 1: Active - 2: Closed
defaultPriority	Call priority used if the template does not specify one	1
reloadTemplatesOnEachUse	When true, templates are re-read every command execution (useful while editing files)	false

3b. Call Type Configuration

In the calltemplates_config.lua file you will find a section named commands . In here, you can configure each custom command that will be used to create a call. Below you will find the options you can use during configuration.

Option	Type	Description
command	String	The name of the command
callTypeFile	String	The name of the associated JSON file for the call type
descriptionPrefix	String	The prefix of the call description
suggestionText	String	The command suggestion text
includeWraithPlate	Boolean	Attach locked plate from wraithv2 if available
includePlayerUnit	Boolean	Attach the player's unit to the call
useAcePermissions	Boolean	Require an ace permission to utilize the command. The ace permission is command.commandName | Ex. comand.ts

3c. Add Call Type JSON Files

Each call type requires a JSON file to be added to the directory submodules/calltemplates/calltypes. You can either configure this file yourself or you can download it from Sonoran CAD. This guide will explain how to create and export call types.

4. Set Your API ID

Don't forget to set your account API ID to properly link your in-game user to the CAD.

Usage

By default, this submodule comes with a /ts (traffic stop) and /towrq (tow request) commands.

Example:

/ts Blue four door sedan, occupied x1

• Creates a dispatch call with the presets for a traffic stop.

• Adds Blue four door sedan, occupied x1 to the description.

• Pre-fills the call's address and postal location with your in-game location.