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This page helps you systematically track down issues, verify configurations, and apply fixes to ensure Dietrich Development RedM scripts run smoothly.
Always test changes on a staging server before applying them to your live environment.

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1. Initial checks

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Check console output

Look for errors or warnings after starting the server. Search for tags like [my_script_name].
2

Verify dependencies

Ensure required frameworks and libraries are started before your script in server.cfg.
3

Confirm folder name

The folder name must match the ensure command exactly.

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2. Using debug mode

Enable debug mode in config.lua to get more detailed console output: 
Config.DebugMode = true
Remember to disable debug mode in production for better performance.

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3. Checking database connections

Test a query

local result = MySQL.query.await('SELECT 1 as test')
print(result[1].test)

Check connection logs

Monitor your database server logs for errors or slow queries.

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4. Common error sources

  • Missing or outdated dependencies
  • Incorrect folder name
  • Syntax errors in modified files
  • Permissions not set correctly in config.lua
  • Missing framework event hooks
  • Debug mode left enabled
  • Unoptimized loops or frequent database queries

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5. Client-side vs Server-side issues

  • Client-side: Usually cause UI problems, missing prompts, or incorrect visuals.
  • Server-side: Affect data handling, events, and player state.
Use print() in Lua or Citizen.Trace() to output debug information to the console.

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6. Using the framework bridge

If you are on a custom framework, review the frameworkBridge.lua file and ensure all required functions are implemented for your environment.

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7. Testing changes

  1. Make one change at a time.
  2. Restart the resource with:
refresh
restart my_script_name
  1. Verify the fix before moving to the next change.

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8. When to contact support

Support Page

Open a ticket with detailed logs and configuration files.

Performance Tips

Learn how to optimize your server setup.
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