When using maps from Prompt's Studio, you may encounter MapData, a crucial component that ensures your maps work seamlessly with the interiors downloaded from the Sandy Shores area. This guide will explain what MapData is, how to install it, and how it integrates with your FiveM server.
🔍 What is MapData?
Sandy MapData is a configuration resource that ensures compatibility between your GTAV map and the interiors you download for the Sandy Shores area. It acts as a bridge, verifying that the correct interiors are installed and functioning properly with your maps.
If the MapData doesn’t match the installed interiors, your server console will notify you with an error and provide a link to download the correct MapData.
Console message usually appears after all maps have loaded.
🛠️ How to Use MapData
1. Download Interiors from Sandy Area
Download the required interiors from Keymaster.
Install them in your resources folder as usual.
2. Check for MapData at Server Start
Upon server start, maps will check for which Sandy interiors are installed.
If MapData is missing or incorrect, your server console will show an error with a download link.
3. Install the Correct MapData
Download the MapData using the provided link in the console.
Extract the folder from the .zip (do not leave it zipped).
Place the folder inside your resources directory.
Add this line in your server.cfgafter any maps using it:
start cfx_prompt_sandy_mapdata
4. Verify Compatibility
The script will compare your installed interiors with MapData’s supported list.
If they match, the map runs fine.
If not, it will show another download link in the console.
🔧 How MapData Works
Event-Based Verification: Each Prompt map fires events to check which Sandy interiors are present.
Load Order Priority: MapData must be started after any map that uses it.
Compatibility Match: The script compares installed interior resources with those declared inside MapData. If mismatched, a direct GitHub link is shown to fix it.
🚨 Troubleshooting
❌ Link Doesn’t Work
If the console link gives a 404 or leads to a missing page, try generating your MapData using the Prompt MapData Generator. Wait 10 minutes after installing a new map before running it. If the issue persists, contact Prompt Studio on Discord and create a ticket with the error message and broken link.
❌ MapData Mismatch Error
Make sure:
You downloaded the correct interiors.
You installed and extracted the proper MapData version.
The cfx_prompt_sandy_mapdata is started after the dependent maps.
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