FAQ and Troubleshooting

Common questions and troubleshooting steps for Street Signs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a database?

No. Street Signs stores sign data locally and does not require MySQL or oxmysql.

Where is sign data stored?

Street Signs stores sign data in:

data/signs.json

Why can I walk up to a sign but not edit it?

Being close to a sign is not enough by itself. The server still checks whether your account or job has edit permission for that sign.

Review Permissions.

Why are some sign types missing?

Some built-in sign packs are disabled by default. Check:

Config.EnabledPacks

If a pack is set to false, its related sign options will not be available.

How do I allow more staff to use Street Signs?

That depends on your chosen permission mode:

• ACE: add the correct ACE objects to the desired group
• Standalone: add player identifiers to Config.StandaloneAllowed
• QBCore or ESX: add the correct jobs and grades in the config

Can I use Street Signs without Sonoran CAD?

Yes. If you do not need CAD features, disable them in:

Config.CAD.enabled = false

Can I log sign changes to Discord?

Yes. Configure Config.Webhooks and provide the webhook URL you want to use.

Troubleshooting

The resource starts but my config is not being used

Make sure you renamed:

config.CHANGEME.lua -> config.lua

Then restart the resource.

I cannot create signs

Check the following:

• Config.PermissionMode
• Your ACE permissions, identifiers, or framework job setup
• Whether you are using the correct command

Test command:

/signcreate test_sign Test Sign

I cannot open the full controller

/signcontroller is intended for admin-level access. Confirm that your account has the appropriate admin permission in the mode you selected.

Signs do not appear for players

Check:

• The resource is started correctly
• The sign is enabled
• Players are close enough to the sign for it to render
• The sign pack used by that sign is enabled

Sign text was blocked unexpectedly

Street Signs uses banned-word substring matching. Review:

Config.BannedWords

Short or broad entries may block more content than expected.

My webhook messages are not posting

Check:

• Config.Webhooks.enabled = true
• The correct webhook URL is set
• The correct subsection URL is set for the webhook you want to use
• The server can reach Discord

Auto update is not working

Check:

• Config.Updater.EnableAutoUpdate = true
• The sonoran-streetsigns_helper resource is installed
• These ACE permissions are present:

add_ace resource.sonoran-streetsigns command allow
add_ace resource.sonoran-streetsigns_helper command allow

I changed config values and nothing happened

After editing config.lua, restart the resource or restart the server so the updated settings are loaded.

Still Need Help?

If the issue continues after reviewing your config, permissions, and startup order, collect:

• Your current Config.PermissionMode
• The affected command or workflow
• Any server console errors
• Whether the problem affects all signs or only some signs

That will make support and troubleshooting much faster.