Crafting System

📄 Config file: shared/crafting_config.lua

This file configures the crafting workbench — categories of items, recipes, required levels, and the default crafting time. Mechanics use the crafting zone in their shop to create parts and items from raw materials.

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Crafting Categories

Config.CraftingCategories = {
    { id = 'engines', label = "Performance Engines", icon = 'wrench', restriction = 'Engine' },
    { id = 'parts',   label = "Mechanical Parts",    icon = 'cog',    restriction = 'Repair' },
    { id = 'misc',    label = "Miscellaneous",        icon = 'box',    restriction = 'Stash' },
}

Property	What it does
id	Internal identifier for the category (used in recipe definitions).
label	Display name shown in the crafting UI.
icon	Icon displayed next to the category.
restriction	Permission restriction — only employees with this permission can craft in this category.

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Default Craft Time

Config.DefaultCraftTime = 5000

The default crafting duration in milliseconds. 5000 = 5 seconds. Individual recipes can override this if needed.

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Crafting Recipes

Each recipe is defined with a category, output item, required level, and ingredients:

Performance Engines

Stage 1 Performance Engine

Output: engine_stage1	Level Required: 1
4× piston_s1	Piston (Stage 1)
1× crankshaft_s1	Crankshaft (Stage 1)
1× valves_s1	Valves (Stage 1)

Stage 2 Performance Engine

Output: engine_stage2	Level Required: 2
4× piston_s2	Piston (Stage 2)
1× crankshaft_s2	Crankshaft (Stage 2)
1× valves_s2	Valves (Stage 2)
1× turbo_s2	Turbo (Stage 2)

Stage 3 Performance Engine

Output: engine_stage3	Level Required: 3
4× piston_s3	Piston (Stage 3)
1× crankshaft_s3	Crankshaft (Stage 3)
1× valves_s3	Valves (Stage 3)
1× supercharger_s3	Supercharger (Stage 3)

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Mechanical Parts

Basic Repair Kit

Output: repairkit	Level Required: 1
5× iron	Iron
2× plastic	Plastic

Advanced Repair Kit

Output: advanced_repairkit	Level Required: 2
10× iron	Iron
5× steel	Steel
2× electronics	Electronics

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Miscellaneous

Vehicle Cleaning Kit

Output: cleaningkit	Level Required: 1
2× plastic	Plastic
1× water	Water

Adding new recipes: To add a new craftable item, add a new entry to the Config.CraftingRecipes table with a category, item, label, requiredLevel, and recipe list. Make sure the output item exists in your inventory system.

Crafted items are placed into the shop's crafting stash, not directly into the player's inventory. Mechanics need to go to the shop stash zone to claim their crafted items.