Targeting System - Mythic Framework

The Targeting system (also called “Third Eye” or “Interaction Menu”) allows players to interact with entities in the world. Point at a vehicle, NPC, or object to see available actions based on job permissions, items held, and distance.

Overview

The targeting system uses raycasting to detect entities and displays context-sensitive interaction menus.

Entity Detection

Ray-based entity detection

Context Menus

Dynamic action menus

Permission System

Job & item-based access

Visual Feedback

On-screen targeting reticle

Client-Side: Targeting is handled client-side but actions are validated server-side for security.

How It Works

Activation

Hold Left Alt (default) to activate targeting mode
Aim at entities to see available interactions
Visual indicator shows what you’re targeting
Release to deactivate

Entity Detection

The system detects:

Vehicles - Cars, boats, aircraft
Peds - NPCs and other players
Objects - Props, doors, items
Zones - Invisible interaction areas

Permission Checks

Before showing an action, the system validates:

Job requirements
On-duty status
Item possession
Distance from entity
Entity model/type
Character states
Reputation levels

Registering Interactions

Interactions are registered in the targeting configuration files:

client/targets/ped.lua - NPC/player interactions
client/targets/objects.lua - Object interactions
client/targets/zones.lua - Zone-based interactions

Basic Interaction

-- client/targets/ped.lua example
{
    text = 'Talk to NPC',
    icon = 'comments',
    event = 'npc:client:Talk',
    data = { npcId = 'shopkeeper_1' },
    minDist = 3.0,
    isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
        return true -- Always show
    end
}

Parameters

Field	Type	Required	Description
text	string/function	Yes	Display text or function returning text
icon	string	Yes	Font Awesome icon name
event	string	Yes	Event to trigger
data	table	No	Data to pass to event
minDist	number	No	Maximum interaction distance
jobPerms	table	No	Job permission requirements
tempjob	string	No	Temporary job requirement
state	string	No	Required character state
item	string	No	Required item in inventory
items	table	No	Required multiple items (all)
anyItems	table	No	Required any of these items
model	number	No	Specific vehicle model hash
rep	table	No	Reputation requirement `{id, level}`
isEnabled	function	No	Custom visibility check
textFunc	function	No	Dynamic text generation

Job Permissions

Basic Job Check

{
    text = 'Impound Vehicle',
    icon = 'warehouse',
    event = 'police:client:ImpoundVehicle',
    jobPerms = {
        {
            job = 'police',
            reqDuty = true,
        }
    }
}

Multiple Job Options

{
    text = 'Revive Player',
    icon = 'hand-holding-medical',
    event = 'ems:client:Revive',
    jobPerms = {
        { job = 'ems', reqDuty = true },
        { job = 'police', reqDuty = true, gradeLevel = 10 },
        { permissionKey = 'PD_HIGH_COMMAND' }
    }
}

Job Permission Fields

Field	Type	Description
job	string	Job ID required
workplace	string	Specific workplace
grade	string	Specific grade ID
gradeLevel	number	Minimum grade level
reqDuty	boolean	Must be on duty
reqOffDuty	boolean	Must be off duty
permissionKey	string	Specific permission required

Item Requirements

Single Item

{
    text = 'Lockpick Vehicle',
    icon = 'key',
    event = 'vehicles:client:Lockpick',
    item = 'lockpick',
    itemCount = 1
}

Multiple Items (All Required)

{
    text = 'Repair Engine',
    icon = 'wrench',
    event = 'vehicles:client:Repair',
    items = {
        { name = 'repairkit', count = 1 },
        { name = 'wrench', count = 1 }
    }
}

Any Item (At Least One)

{
    text = 'Cut Door',
    icon = 'scissors',
    event = 'vehicles:client:CutDoor',
    anyItems = {
        { name = 'blowtorch', count = 1 },
        { name = 'jaws_of_life', count = 1 }
    }
}

Dynamic Text

Text Function

{
    text = 'Search Vehicle',
    textFunc = function(data, entityData)
        local vState = Entity(entityData.entity).state
        if vState.isLocked then
            return 'Vehicle Locked'
        else
            return 'Search Vehicle'
        end
    end,
    icon = 'magnifying-glass',
    event = 'police:client:SearchVehicle'
}

Entity Data Access

textFunc = function(data, entityData)
    -- entityData contains:
    -- entityData.entity - Entity handle
    -- entityData.endCoords - Target coordinates
    -- entityData.type - Entity type ('vehicle', 'ped', 'object')

    if entityData.type == 'vehicle' then
        local plate = GetVehicleNumberPlateText(entityData.entity)
        return 'Check Plate: ' .. plate
    end
    return 'Interact'
end

Conditional Visibility

isEnabled Function

{
    text = 'Open Trunk',
    icon = 'box',
    event = 'vehicles:client:OpenTrunk',
    isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
        -- Only show if vehicle is unlocked
        local vState = Entity(entityData.entity).state
        return not vState.isLocked
    end
}

Multiple Conditions

{
    text = 'Tow Vehicle',
    icon = 'truck-tow',
    event = 'towing:client:TowVehicle',
    jobPerms = {{ job = 'tow', reqDuty = true }},
    isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
        -- Check if vehicle is abandoned
        local vState = Entity(entityData.entity).state
        if not vState.VIN then
            return false -- Not an owned vehicle
        end

        -- Check if player is in tow truck
        local ped = PlayerPedId()
        local vehicle = GetVehiclePedIsIn(ped, false)
        if vehicle == 0 then
            return false
        end

        local model = GetEntityModel(vehicle)
        return model == GetHashKey('flatbed')
    end
}

Distance Requirements

Maximum Distance

{
    text = 'Pickpocket',
    icon = 'hand',
    event = 'crime:client:Pickpocket',
    minDist = 1.5, -- Must be within 1.5 units
    item = 'lockpick'
}

Notes:

Default max distance is unlimited if not specified
Distance checked automatically before showing option
Distance calculated from entity center point

Vehicle-Specific Interactions

Model-Specific

{
    text = 'Refuel',
    icon = 'gas-pump',
    event = 'fuel:client:Refuel',
    model = GetHashKey('flatbed'), -- Only for flatbed trucks
    jobPerms = {{ job = 'mechanic' }}
}

Vehicle Type Check

{
    text = 'Anchor Boat',
    icon = 'anchor',
    event = 'boats:client:Anchor',
    isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
        if entityData.type ~= 'vehicle' then
            return false
        end

        local vehClass = GetVehicleClass(entityData.entity)
        return vehClass == 14 -- Boats only
    end
}

State Requirements

Character States

{
    text = 'Remove Cuffs',
    icon = 'handcuffs',
    event = 'police:client:Uncuff',
    state = 'ARRESTED', -- Player must have ARRESTED state
    jobPerms = {{ job = 'police' }}
}

Common States:

ARRESTED - Player is under arrest
WANTED - Player has active warrant
HOSPITAL_PATIENT - In medical care
FLEECA_HEIST - Actively in heist

Reputation Requirements

Minimum Level

{
    text = 'Access VIP Lounge',
    icon = 'crown',
    event = 'casino:client:VIPLounge',
    rep = {
        id = 'casino',
        level = 5
    }
}

Temporary Jobs

Temp Job Check

{
    text = 'Deliver Package',
    icon = 'box',
    event = 'delivery:client:Deliver',
    tempjob = 'postop', -- Must have postop temp job active
}

Complete Examples

Police Vehicle Interaction

{
    text = 'Impound Vehicle',
    icon = 'warehouse',
    event = 'police:client:ImpoundVehicle',
    jobPerms = {
        { job = 'police', reqDuty = true },
        { job = 'tow', reqDuty = true }
    },
    minDist = 5.0,
    isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
        -- Don't impound occupied vehicles
        local veh = entityData.entity
        for i = -1, 10 do
            if GetPedInVehicleSeat(veh, i) ~= 0 then
                return false
            end
        end
        return true
    end
}

Medical Revive

{
    text = 'Revive Patient',
    textFunc = function(data, entityData)
        local target = NetworkGetPlayerIndexFromPed(entityData.entity)
        if target ~= -1 then
            local targetId = GetPlayerServerId(target)
            return 'Revive (' .. targetId .. ')'
        end
        return 'Revive'
    end,
    icon = 'hand-holding-medical',
    event = 'ems:client:Revive',
    jobPerms = {{ job = 'ems', reqDuty = true }},
    items = {
        { name = 'medkit', count = 1 }
    },
    minDist = 2.0,
    isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
        -- Only show on dead players
        local target = NetworkGetPlayerIndexFromPed(entityData.entity)
        if target == -1 then
            return false
        end

        local targetSource = GetPlayerServerId(target)
        local state = Player(targetSource).state
        return state.isDead or false
    end
}

Mechanic Repair

{
    text = 'Repair Vehicle',
    icon = 'wrench',
    event = 'mechanic:client:RepairVehicle',
    jobPerms = {
        { job = 'mechanic', reqDuty = true }
    },
    anyItems = {
        { name = 'repairkit', count = 1 },
        { name = 'advrepairkit', count = 1 }
    },
    minDist = 3.0,
    isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
        if entityData.type ~= 'vehicle' then
            return false
        end

        local vState = Entity(entityData.entity).state
        local damage = vState.Damage

        if not damage then
            return false
        end

        -- Only show if vehicle is damaged
        return damage.Body < 100 or damage.Engine < 100
    end
}

Events

Triggering Interactions

When a player selects an interaction, the specified event is triggered:

-- Client side - Handle interaction event
AddEventHandler('police:client:ImpoundVehicle', function(data, entityData)
    -- data = Custom data from interaction definition
    -- entityData = {entity, endCoords, type}

    local vehicle = entityData.entity
    local plate = GetVehicleNumberPlateText(vehicle)

    -- Trigger server event to impound
    TriggerServerEvent('police:server:ImpoundVehicle', {
        netId = NetworkGetNetworkIdFromEntity(vehicle),
        plate = plate
    })
end)

Targeting:Client:OpenMenu Event

Triggered when targeting menu opens. Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
menu	table	Array of interaction options

Example:

-- Client side
AddEventHandler('Targeting:Client:OpenMenu', function(menu)
    print('Targeting menu opened with', #menu, 'options')
end)

Targeting:Client:UpdateState Event

Triggered when targeting state changes. Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
active	boolean	Targeting mode active
icon	string	Current target icon

Example:

-- Client side
AddEventHandler('Targeting:Client:UpdateState', function(active, icon)
    if active then
        print('Targeting active, icon:', icon)
    else
        print('Targeting deactivated')
    end
end)

Best Practices

Performance

-- ❌ BAD - Heavy computation in isEnabled
isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
    -- Don't do expensive operations
    local nearbyPlayers = GetNearbyPlayers(50.0)
    -- Don't query database
    local data = MySQL.Sync.fetchAll(...)
    return true
end

-- ✅ GOOD - Lightweight checks
isEnabled = function(data, entityData)
    -- Quick state checks only
    return Entity(entityData.entity).state.isUnlocked
end

Security

-- Client side - Define interaction
{
    text = 'Withdraw Money',
    event = 'bank:client:Withdraw',
    jobPerms = {{ job = 'bank' }}
}

-- Client side - Handle event
AddEventHandler('bank:client:Withdraw', function(data, entityData)
    -- Don't trust client data - send to server for validation
    TriggerServerEvent('bank:server:Withdraw', {
        amount = 1000
    })
end)

-- Server side - Validate everything
RegisterServerEvent('bank:server:Withdraw', function(data)
    local src = source
    local player = Fetch:Source(src)

    -- Re-check job permissions server-side
    if not Jobs.Permissions:HasJob(src, 'bank') then
        return -- Not authorized
    end

    -- Process withdrawal with server-side validation
    -- ...
end)

Next Steps

HUD Exports

Main HUD control

Status System

Hunger, thirst, stress

Jobs System

Job permissions

Inventory

Item checks

Dynamic Menus: Use isEnabled and textFunc to create context-aware interactions. The menu adapts based on entity state, player inventory, and permissions.

Server Validation: Always validate permissions and actions server-side. Client checks are for UX only - they can be bypassed.

​Overview

Entity Detection

Context Menus

Permission System

Visual Feedback

​How It Works

​Activation

​Entity Detection

​Permission Checks

​Registering Interactions

​Basic Interaction

​Parameters

​Job Permissions

​Basic Job Check

​Multiple Job Options

​Job Permission Fields

​Item Requirements

​Single Item

​Multiple Items (All Required)

​Any Item (At Least One)

​Dynamic Text

​Text Function

​Entity Data Access

​Conditional Visibility

​isEnabled Function

​Multiple Conditions

​Distance Requirements

​Maximum Distance

​Vehicle-Specific Interactions

​Model-Specific

​Vehicle Type Check

​State Requirements

​Character States

​Reputation Requirements

​Minimum Level

​Temporary Jobs

​Temp Job Check

​Complete Examples

​Police Vehicle Interaction

​Medical Revive

​Mechanic Repair

​Events

​Triggering Interactions

​Targeting:Client:OpenMenu Event

​Targeting:Client:UpdateState Event

​Best Practices

​Performance

​Security

​Next Steps

HUD Exports

Status System

Jobs System

Inventory

Overview

How It Works

Activation

Entity Detection

Permission Checks

Registering Interactions

Basic Interaction

Parameters

Job Permissions

Basic Job Check

Multiple Job Options

Job Permission Fields

Item Requirements

Single Item

Multiple Items (All Required)

Any Item (At Least One)

Dynamic Text

Text Function

Entity Data Access

Conditional Visibility

isEnabled Function

Multiple Conditions

Distance Requirements

Maximum Distance

Vehicle-Specific Interactions

Model-Specific

Vehicle Type Check

State Requirements

Character States

Reputation Requirements

Minimum Level

Temporary Jobs

Temp Job Check

Complete Examples

Police Vehicle Interaction

Medical Revive

Mechanic Repair

Events

Triggering Interactions

Targeting:Client:OpenMenu Event

Targeting:Client:UpdateState Event

Best Practices

Performance

Security

Next Steps