Kartik Scripts

Notebook

The Officer Notebook is an in-game personal notepad interface that allows on-duty officers to record field interviews, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and addresses without having to open the full MDT terminal database.


Technical Features

  • Quick Toggle Keybind: Press F6 (customizable in GTA Key Bindings) or type /notebook in chat to toggle the notepad UI.
  • Persistent Database Sync: All notes are securely saved to the police_notebook database table, tied to the officer's unique citizen ID.
  • Categorized Entries: Organize field records under predefined filters: People, Vehicles, Locations, and Other.
  • Evidence Attachments: Attach photos directly from the forensic evidence gallery or paste external direct image URLs.
  • Interactive Canvas Sketches: Draw custom sketches using a virtual canvas and attach them directly to your entries.
  • Custom Metadata Fields: Dynamically define label-value pairs for specific data points (e.g., "Weapon", "Eye Color").
  • Keyboard Hotkeys:
    • Arrow Keys (← / →): Quick page turning.
    • Enter: Copy note data to clipboard for easy report pasting.
    • F6: Close the notebook.

How to Use In-Game

  1. Open Notepad: Press F6 or enter /notebook in chat while on duty.
  2. Create Entry: Click the New Entry button on the Index page.
  3. Fill Out Details:
    • Enter a title and select a category.
    • Provide fields like Name, Phone, Plate, or Address.
    • Add custom metadata fields by clicking Add Field.
  4. Attach Media & Sketches:
    • Select Gallery Photo to browse and attach your forensic images.
    • Select New Sketch to open the canvas, draw a visual representation, and click save to attach it.
  5. Write Notes: Use the handwriting text editor area to log detailed narratives.
  6. Save & Review: Click Save Entry to persist the note. You can browse all previous entries via the index search on the left page.

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