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Nordahl's new Whitelist system for DarkRP or NJob [Content Only]
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Norda | GMod Addon Creator  [developer] 14 Nov, 2024 @ 6:29am
English FAQ - Nordahl's new Whitelist system for DarkRP or NJob [Content Only]
Link of the wiki in english: https://osgmod.com/gmod-scripts/3965/wjob-gmod-whitelisting-job-system-2#wiki


Here's a comprehensive FAQ with 100 questions and answers about WJob - Gmod Whitelisting Job System 2, written in English:

Installation & Configuration
Q: How do I install WJob on my server?
A: Extract the files into the addons folder on your server and restart the server.

Q: Do I need to restart my server after installing WJob?
A: Yes, a restart is required for the initial installation, but not for later updates or changes.

Q: Where can I configure WJob after installation?
A: You can configure it from the admin panel, accessible via /wjob or /whitelist commands.

Q: Do I need to manually configure every job?
A: No, WJob automatically detects all existing jobs on your server.

Q: Is WJob compatible with DarkRP?
A: Yes, WJob is specifically designed for DarkRP and its derivatives like MilitaryRP or StarwarsRP.

Q: Can I use WJob with NJob?
A: Yes, WJob is fully compatible with the NJob addon.

Q: Do I need Lua skills to configure WJob?
A: No, WJob is designed to be user-friendly and requires no Lua knowledge.

Q: Where can I find the full documentation for WJob?
A: Documentation is included in the download and available on WJob’s official website.

Q: Does WJob work with any server type?
A: Yes, as long as your server supports DarkRP or NJob job systems.

Q: Is WJob lightweight?
A: Yes, the client file is 44 KB, and the server file is 19 KB, making it very lightweight.

General Features
Q: What does WJob do?
A: WJob manages job access on your server via whitelists and blacklists.

Q: What restrictions can WJob apply?
A: It supports restrictions by reputation, rank, time, VIP/Staff roles, and more.

Q: Can I enable a whitelist for an entire job group?
A: Yes, you can activate or deactivate the whitelist for entire job categories.

Q: Can I activate/deactivate a whitelist without restarting the server?
A: Yes, changes take effect in real-time.

Q: Is it possible to restrict certain jobs to VIPs only?
A: Yes, WJob allows access limitations for specific roles, such as VIPs or Staff.

Q: Can players see jobs they don’t have access to?
A: Yes, restricted jobs appear greyed out with an explanation of the restriction.

Q: Are whitelists automatically saved?
A: Yes, all changes are saved in real-time in the database.

Q: Can I set up restrictions for immersive scenarios?
A: Yes, access can be limited to specific times (e.g., day/night or weekends).

Q: Does WJob include a blacklist system?
A: Yes, WJob includes both whitelist and blacklist functionalities.

Q: How many jobs can WJob manage?
A: WJob can handle as many jobs as your server supports.

Managing Whitelists & Blacklists
Q: How do I add a player to a whitelist?
A: Use the admin panel to search for the player and add them to the desired job's whitelist.

Q: Can I automatically remove players from a whitelist after a certain time?
A: Yes, you can set expiration times for whitelist entries.

Q: What happens if a player disconnects while whitelisted?
A: You can choose whether to keep or remove their whitelist status upon disconnection.

Q: Can I blacklist a player in real-time?
A: Yes, blacklist changes are applied immediately.

Q: Is it possible to set temporary restrictions?
A: Yes, you can configure access valid only for the current session or a limited time.

Q: Can admins view current whitelist and blacklist entries?
A: Yes, all entries are accessible in the admin panel.

Q: Can I export whitelist data?
A: Yes, you can export data via SQL or other admin tools.

Q: Can I limit the number of players whitelisted for a job?
A: Yes, you can set a maximum number for each job.

Q: Does WJob have a search function for managing whitelists?
A: Yes, you can search by SteamID, username, or job.

Q: Can whitelists be organized by job categories?
A: Yes, jobs are grouped into categories for easier management.

Restrictions & Permissions
Q: Can I limit job access based on player reputation?
A: Yes, if you use the compatible Karma and Reputation System.

Q: Can I restrict job access by player level?
A: Yes, you can set minimum level requirements for jobs.

Q: Can restrictions vary based on in-game time?
A: Yes, jobs can be restricted to specific in-game hours.

Q: How do I configure rank-based restrictions?
A: Use the admin panel to define which ranks can access specific jobs.

Q: Can I block access to a job based on another job?
A: Yes, WJob supports cross-category restrictions.

Q: Is it possible to apply restrictions to event-specific jobs?
A: Yes, restrictions can be enabled temporarily for special events.

Q: Can restrictions be modified on the fly?
A: Yes, all restrictions can be updated without restarting the server.

Q: Can I create complex rules for job access?
A: Yes, you can combine multiple criteria like reputation, playtime, and rank.

Q: Can I restrict a job to VIP players only?
A: Yes, WJob includes an option to limit jobs to VIP or Staff members.

Q: Are restrictions cumulative?
A: Yes, you can combine multiple restrictions for a single job.

Notifications & Interface
Q: Do players see why they can’t access a job?
A: Yes, a clear message explains the reason for the restriction.

Q: Can I customize restriction messages?
A: Yes, messages are fully customizable.

Q: Are there sound notifications for restrictions?
A: No, notifications are visual and non-intrusive.

Q: Are the messages translated?
A: Yes, WJob supports multiple languages.

Q: Can I disable notifications for specific players?
A: Yes, notifications can be configured by role or group.

Q: Do admins receive special alerts?
A: Yes, notifications for staff actions can be enabled.

Q: Can I enable server-wide notifications?
A: Yes, global notifications can be turned on.

Q: Can players disable their own notifications?
A: No, but you can limit intrusive notifications.

Q: Can restriction messages include additional explanations?
A: Yes, you can add detailed descriptions to messages.

Q: Are notifications logged?
A: Yes, important notifications are saved in the server logs.