Lookups

Implements name and plate lookups via the CAD.

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

This plugin is currently only used as a dependency for other plugins, and does not have any in-game commands for general player usage.

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This plugin Implements name and plate lookups via the CAD.

Installation Video

Click to view our WraithV2 plate reader and lookup installation video.

Be sure you have already installed our plugin framework!

Installation Guide

1. Download and Install the Framework

If you haven't already, be sure to install and configure the plugin framework first.

2. Download the Plugin

1. Click HERE to download the lookups plugin .zip file.

3. Install the Plugin

1. Follow the standard plugin installation guide for the lookups plugin.

4. Set Your API ID

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

Configuration

Do not set the cache timer too low or you may run into rate limiting.

Option	Description	Default
maxCacheTime	How long to cache a looked-up plate.	120 seconds
stalePurgeTimer	How long between "stale" plate cleanups (keep unscanned plates)	600 seconds (10 minutes)

Usage

Exported Functions

NOTE: For return object definitions, see the Developer Documentation.

Function	Arguments	Description	Returns
cadNameLookup	FirstName, MiddleInitial, LastName, callback	Looks up a character based on the arguments specified.	Objects containing character data and all associated objects.
cadPlateLookup	plate, basicFlag, callback, autoLookup	Looks up a vehicle based on specified plate number.	Objects containing vehicle data and all associated objects.

Function Details

--[[
    cadNameLookup
        first: First Name
        last: Last Name
        mi: Middle Initial
        callback: function called with return data
]]
function cadNameLookup(first, last, mi, callback)

--[[
    cadPlateLookup
        plate: plate number
        basicFlag: true returns cached record if possible which only contains vehicleRegistrations object, false calls the API
        callback: the function called with the return data
        autoLookup: when populated with an API ID, pops open a search window on the officer's CAD (optional)
]]
function cadPlateLookup(plate, basicFlag, callback, autoLookup)

For Developers

This plugin also adds the commands namefind and platefind which takes the above arguments and prints the returned JSON object to the console.